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PREFACE. 



In this historical and statistical review of the commercial and manufacturing interests of 
Norwich, it has been our purpose in as thorough a manner as was possible to justly describe 
those enterprises which have contributed !<o largely during the last half century to the material 
advancement of the city. History plainly shows that many large cities owe their prosperity 
and growth chiefly to advantages of situation, great influx of foreign people, and similar causes; 
the present prosperity of Norwich, however, is due solely to the genius and efforts of its people. 
A study of these facts, and of its varied mercantile interests, which are presented herewith, must 
show clearly, we think, the rich harvests that have been reaped from the exertions and foresight 
of the past, the present flourishing and influential position of Norwich as a commercial center, 
and its bright outlook for many lines of growth in the time to come. In the review of the 
commercial and manufacturing interests of this section, it has been our purpose in as thorough a 
planner as was possible to justly describe those enterprises which have contributed so largely 
during the last half century to the material advancement of Norwich and Vicinity. We have made 
several extracts from the very complete volume issued l)y the Hoard of Trade in lt^88, and are 
indebted to the secretary for the present list of members of the board. 

lilERCANTILE PUBLISHING CO. 



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[For Contents see last pages.] 




INTRODUCTION. 



^ I I Noiwicli has been cal 

U \\lr^ iV V^3 significance of the title is 

[^ .54J^^^>^=^^^'^ and variegated beauty of 



called the " Rose of New England," and the 
hardly less evident in the rounding form 
f~^-^i=ii^^^^^^^^^ and variegated beauty of its landscape, than in the quiet evenness 
\*M .y--f^'"T\t and seienity which have marked its progression from one stage of its life 
J L to another. As the settlement expanded into the village, the village broad- 

ened into a town, and the town quickened its activities into those of a city, 
each element of larger life seems to have unfolded itself as easily and 
imperceptibly as the petals of a flower. It is true it has shared somewhat the periods of temporary 
-depression, and more the enthusiastic movements which have swept throughout the country, yet 
these influences have not sufficed to mar or check perceptibly the calm development of its internal 
life, which has flowed on rather with the steady, silent sweep of the Thames near its mouth, than like 
the rushing, noisy Shetucket circling among the hills. From the sensational standpoint, therefore, 
Norwich must be placed among those few and happy regions that appear to have little or no history, 
because it is unrelieved by points of glaring (contrast or eminent calamity. No fiery devastation or 
deadly plague have drawn black, gloomy lines around pages of its life, nor have the "sweet security" 
of its streets and the sanctity of its homes ever been violated by a hostile foot. Nevertheless the 
study of its historic annals has deep and intrinsic interest for every thoughtful reader, presenting 
many of the great problems of human life and nature in new and suggestive lights. By the steadi- 
ness of the city's advance by gradual stages, the impression of its solidity and enduring strength 
is powerfully conveyed to one who will e.xaraine the foundations upon which this advance has 
%een laid. 



4 NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

The aboriginal history of Norwich lays largely in that shadowy ground which is handed over to. 
the poet, to people with the traditionary forms of prehistoric times. At the time the English first 
settled, there seemed to have been no tribe dwelling at this spot for many years. Evidences of an 
Indian race, probably closely allied to the Pequots, point to their occupation some time prior to the 
English advent, of the region about Chelsea Plain; but, scattered to the four winds by hostile neigh- 
bors, or wasted away by the silent hand of disease, they had left, for unknown years, this beautiful 
spot a seldom broken solitude. The Monhegans, tributary to the Pequots before 1637, had a wander- 
ing home at Yantic to which they sometimes resorted. Their main seat was further down the 
Thames, and after the destruction of the mighty Pequots in \QZ1 by the English under Captain John. 




Norwich in 1850. 

From an old print. 



Mason (the future founder of Norwich), the Monhegans held a g.neral claim to all this region. In 
1643 one of the most famous of Indian battles occurred near Yantic Falls, between the Narragan- 
setts and the Monhegans. By a wily stratagem Uncas, the chief of the latter, totally routed the 
Narragansetts, one tradition being that a party of them was driven headlong over the precipice above 
the Falls, and dashed among the foaming rocks. Miantonomo, the great chief of the Narragansetts, 
was also ca])tured at the spot now known as Sachem's Plain. Here a mound of victory was raised by 
the Monhegans, and after the questionable justice of the English had sanctioned the execution of tlie 
captured prince, his lamenting people, adding each a stone or two in memory of their vanquished 
chieftain in their frequent passings this way, made quite a large monument on this spot. Though 
this iiioiind h.is been swept away with the years, a small granite monument erected here in 1841 by 



Norwi 



,'tuates the remembrance of this early battle and its vanquished chief. 



NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 




NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



THE EARLY SETTLEMENT. 

Norwich is an offsboot of Saybrook. I'his seaport village was first established under JohB> 
Winthrop, Jr., in 1635, and among its most prominent early settlers were Captain John Mason of 
Pequot fame and the Rev. James Fitch, its first minister. Captain Mason was the leader in move^ 
ments resulting in the founding of Norwich, being joined by about half the settlers of Saybrook. In 
May, 1659, he obtained the privilege from the Colonial Court of setting up a new town in the Mon- 
hegan territory and in the following months by fair and square purchase the "Nine Mile Square" sec- 
tion, now Norwich, was purchased by the Saybrook pioneers. The sum of twenty pounds, for which 
the whole nine miles were transferred forms a striking contrast to the present value of real estate in 
Norwich, but was considered a " full and juste " equivalent by Uncas and his associates. The name 
of Norwich occui-s in the original deed, and was undoubtedly given in honor of the English city of 
the same name; some of the prominent settlers being probably from that town. The complete and formal 
session of the land was made in August, 1659, and the first settlement made about that time. The 
" Town-plot " with the sole street of Norwich was laid out along the eastern bank of the Yantic. 
Here in close proximity the first citizens took house lots and built their first habitations. About the 
centre of the plot a space was set aside for a " Green," facing which the first meeting-house was^ 
erected soon after the settlement. Near ii also stood the houses of the Rev. Mr. Fitch and Major 
Mason. Among the other authenticated first settlers were Thomas Adgate, Robert Allyn, "Williank 
Backus, John Baldwin, John Birchard, Thomas Bliss, Morgan Bowers, Hugh Calkins, Richard Edger- 
ton, Francis Griswold, Christopher Huntington, Simon Huntington, William Hyde, Samuel Hyde^ 
Thomas Leflingwell, John Olmstead, John Pease, John Post, John Reynolds, Jonathan Royce, Nehe- 
miah Smith, Thomas Tracy and Robert Wade. A mill for the grinding of the local crops, the prime 
essential of almost every new settlement, was erected first at " No-man's Acre," then removed below the 
Falls by John Elderkin within about a year after the settlement. The first child of Norwich, Elizabeth. 
Hyde, was born in August, 1660. 

The first years were marked by quiet, uninterrupted progress. There is no record of sufferings 
from privation, and though rumors of Indian troubles in the north and east floated hither occasionally, 
and warlike parties sometimes passed near by, no lives seem to have ever been lost. The valuation of 
the town in 1663, four years after the settlement, was £2,571. The earliest town clerk was John 
Birchard, and among the first representatives in the town government and at the general court, were 
Thomas Leflingwell, Christopher Huntington, John Bradford, John Calkins, Thomas Tracy, Hugh 
Calkins, Francis Griswold. In 1075 and '76 the war with King Philip gave Norwich some glimpses of 
military life. The town contributed its quota of twenty men, and in the winter of '75 and '76 was the 
rendezvous for the colonial troops of this section. This was about as near to immediate military action 
as the town ever came. A new meeting-house, considerably larger than the old one and on the high 
hill above the "Green," was completed in 1676. In 1684 the valuation of the town had arisen to- 
£6,265, and its taxable population to 115. In 1685 the riglit of the town to the original tract of nine 
miles square was confirmed by a new patent from the colonial legislature of Connecticut, and establish- 
ing the township on a firm legal basis. The town continued to grow slowly fraru now on to the end of 
the seventeenth century 

THK EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. 

Just before and around 1700, several neighboring townships, including Preston, Lebanon, Wind- 
ham, Griswold, Plainfield, Canterbury, and Mansfield, were largely founded and maintained through 
the influence of Norwich. One of tlie most prominent men of Norwich and this part of Connecticut,, 
at this time, was Major Fitch, who was of great service to the colony in the settlement of dispute* 
with the Indians, and in arranging of land difliculties and surveys through this and other sections of 
the colony. One of the most important features of the early i)art of the eighteenth century in 
Norwich, was the ])rogress of the dis])ute with New London over County honors. Norwich became a. 



NORWICH AA^D ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



half shire town in 1734, wresting a part of the county court business from the hands of New London. 
About this time the first town house was erected together with a jail, in connection with the new- 
court. The extent of its business may be inferred from the fact that during 1740 there were upwards 
of 550 actions on the docket. In those days the slightest offences were deemed worthy of a fine, 
smoking at the town meeting being subject to a penalty of five shillings. During the first half of this 
century two public plots or commons were set apart, one being near the centre of the town, and the 
other on Bean Hill. The value of these measures has been realized in later years ; as the town has 
grown around and beyond these public parks, their usefulness and beauty has become more evident. 

Norwich early gave attention to educational matters, there being in 1745 as many as seven district 
schools scattered through the town. In the following year Benedict Arnold, at that time a resident 
of Norwich, being elected to the grand jury, refused to serve, an incident which from later develop- 




ViEW FROM Jail Hill. 



ments suggests more than it must have done at the time. In 1751, owing to the annoyance caused by 
troublesome intruders, the selectmen of the town voted that no land should be sold to strangers, nor 
any stranger be allowed to stay in town without public consent. It is unnecessary to say that this 
antique and inhospitable attitude was long since thrown aside, the present city being well known for 
its generous hospitality. It was estimated in 1754 that Norwich was paying the highest tax of any 
township in the colony. Among the largest and most influential families of the town in the period 
prior to the Revolutionary war, were those of the following names : Abell, Backus, Bushnell, Edger- 
ton, Huntington, Fitch, Hyde, Lathrop, Leffingwell, Perkins, Smith, Tracy, and Waterman. 

During the middle of the eighteenth century there sprang up in Norwich a considerable interest 
in commerce, vessels being fitted out for Boston, New York, the West Indies, Nova Scotia, and even 
across the water to England. A number of prominent business enterprises were inaugurated at this 
time, including the mercantile houses the Lanman Bros., Trumbull, Fitch & Trumbull, Thomas Coit, 
Prosper Wetmore, and Gershom Breed. During the French wars of this period Norwich's share seems 
only to have been the occasional sending of men and supplies to the service, according to the quota 
allotted to it. In 1758 a regiment was raised at Norwich for the war, of which Samuel Coit, of this 
town, was colonel. Among other Norwich citizens who served in the French wars were Colonel 



NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 




Eleazar Fitch, Col 



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Whiting, Captain Robert Deni- 
son, Captain Samuel Mott, Dr. 
Robert Denison, Dr. Philip Tur- 
ner, and Elizah Huntington. 

The great religious movement 
of this century, known as the 
" New Light," or " Great Awaken- 
ing," made a deep impression 
upon Norwich, the three churches 
I if the town entering heartily into 
ilie movement, though not sympa- 
thizing with some of the later 
extravagances to which it was 
carried. As the century wore on 
many of the old Puritanic sever- 
ities were laid aside and social 
life became more free and jovial. 
Elections, training -days, and 
Thanksgiving were the times of 
special festivities, but dinners and parties also became quite frequent, and wedding-festivities were 
celebrated with considerable spirit, as the following notice of a wedding attended by many Norwich 
people, evidences : 

"A great wedding-dance took place at New London at the house of Nathaniel Shaw, Esq., June 
12, 1769, the day after the marriage of his son, Daniel Shaw, and Grace Coit ; 92 gentlemen and 
ladies attended and danced 92 jigs, 52 contra-dances, 45 minuets, and 17 horn-pipes, and retired at 45 
minutes past midnight." Tiiis quotation shows that at this time dancing was not one of the lost arts. 
In 1773 the first newspaper ever published in Norwich, the Norwich Packet, was established and 
conducted with great popularity by the firm of Robertson tfc Trumbull. A census taken in 1774 
showed the population to be 7,321. The grand list for the following year was £66,678.29, making 
Norwich second only to New Haven in valuation of all the towns in the colony. 



Till. PaKIv CoNTGRLOVlIONAI ClUrRClI 



'HE WAR OK INDEPENDENCE. 



1 into the movcnicnts 
Stamp Act 



Norwich enten 
determination. Th 
in 1704 elicited a most decided 
outburst of indignation. The 
citizens burned the eitigy of the 
stamp-master, Ingersoll, and a 
large body of them marched to 
New London, joining in a great 
demonstration against tiie Stamp 
Act. Frequent liberty-meetings 
were held in the town and the 
spirit of independence grew 
steadily. Tlie militia of the town 
were trained to be ready for 
marching at any time, and in 
May, 1774, there were four com- 
panies here under the following 
captains : Jedediah Huntington, 



ing the Re 



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Church Street. 



NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 9 

Samuel Wheat, Isaac Tracy, Jr., Gershom Breed. In the autumn of this year a regiment was organized 
at Norwich, of which Jedediah Huntington was made colonel. The fact that the great war governor 
of Connecticut, Jonathan Trumbull, was connected with Norwich helped to make the unanimity with 
Avhich her citizens supported him more prominent. The people were practically as one man in every 
movement for tlie advancement of the cause. The very few Loyalists here were conspicuous by their 
loneliness. A large number of Norwich's most active and prominent eons participated in the cam- 
paign of IT 75 about Boston and throughout the war. Beside the officers already mentioned the fol- 
lowing also served with distinction: Edward Mott, Samuel Gale, Josiah Baldwin, Elisha Lee, Asa 
Kingsbury, Major Durkee, Major Labdiel Rogers, Captains Joseph Jewett, Jacob and Joseph Perkins, 
Johnson, Stephens, Night, Waterman, Lathrop, Brewster, Leffingwell and McCall. A portion of the 
Norwich men fought gallantly at Bunker Hill, and a little later a body of militia were despatched to 
New London to help repel a marauding expedition of the British. Norwich was its central and interior 
location and was made the temporary home of quite a number of noted Tories and British captives 
who were sent here for safe keeping. Norwich furnished her full quota of men throughout the war 
and also a large amount of money and supplies. In the assault and burning of New London, Sep- 
tember 6, 1781, Norwich despatched a large number of eager soldiers to repel the attack from one of 
her recreant sons. Owing to her inland position Norwich did not suffer from marauding expeditions 
at all and furnished a fine harbor of refuge for pursued vessels. After the first stress of the war had 
passed she did not suffer much from want, and in the last few years enjoyed exceptional prosperity, 
agriculture flourishing, and the foundations of her large manufacturing interests being laid. A 
number of Norwich men gained high honors in the naval service during the war, among these being 
Captains Lester, Robert Niles, Seth Harding, Timothy Parker, Henry Billings, Thomas Parker, Jabez 
and Hezekiah Perkins, William Wattles, Thomas King, Ebenezer Lester, William Loring, Jabez Lord 
and Elisha Lathrop. The privateering business was carried on from this port with great energy but 
with alternating good and bad fortune. Many of the vessels and crews were captured, many cargoes 
lost, but with steady intrepidity it was kept up to the last. Not a few glowing and brilliant narratives 
adorn the marine records of this period. The largest and most influential shippers in Norwich at this 
period were Howland & Coit, who maintained their mercantile business throughout the war. Sons of 
Norwich also won high recognition and authority in the land service. Among these was Major-Gen- 
•eral Jabez Huntington, who during the last half of the war had supreme command over the troops of 
the State; Major-General Jedediah Huntington, who commanded his troops with great efficiency at 
the battle of Long Island and other important engagements ; Colonel Joshua Huntington ; General 
Ebenezer Huntington, one of Washington's most reliable officers. It may be remarked in passing 
that hardly another family in the State or country can excel this Norwich family in its contribution of 
-distinguished members of successive generations to the military service. Other able officers were also 
Colonel John Durkee, who fought with especial honors at Long Island, Trenton, and Monmouth ; Col- 
onel Benjamin Throop, Colonel Labdiel Rogers, Colonels Benajah and Christopher Leffingwell, Captain 
David Nevins, Captains Jedediah and James Hyde, Captain Simeon Huntington, Captain Elisha Prior, 
one of the Fort Griswold heroes. Captain Richard Lamb, Captain Andrew Lathrop, and Lieutenants 
•Charles Fanning, Andrew Griswold, Silas Goodell, and Jacob Kingsbury. It is thus evident what a 
-distinguished roll of honor Norwich had in the War of Independence, and this represents but a part 
of her gallant and devoted sons. 

After the Revolution, for the balance of the century, the town continued to advance quietly but 
steadily. Norwich at this time covered a large extent of territory, and in 1786, without any heat or 
-controversy, it was divided, three outlying sections being set .apart as separate towns under the names 
of Lisbon, Bozrah, and Franklin. The West India trade of Norwich continued to grow through this 
period and into the next century. This city was intimately connected with New London, at this time 
not a few firms having connections in both and inter-partnerships. Christopher Leffingwell was the first 
oaval officer of this port, appointed in 1784. Live stock, provisions, and lumber were among the most 
•common articles of export, and even a considerable amount of flour was then raised here and shipped 
to the south. In 1788-89 the total value of the exports was £34,218, and of imports, £24,793, the 
halance of trade, according to the then prevalent theory, being greatly in Norwich's favor. The 



10 NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

following shipping at that time belonged to this port : Twenty sloops (940 tons), five schooners (32» 
tons), five brigs (545 tons), one ship (200 tons), in all, 2010 tonnage. In the last decade of the- 
eighteenth century the West Indian traders were much troubled by English and French men-of-war 
ships, those two countries being then at war, and preying on neutral nations, but nevertheless the 
Norwich commercial interests continued to grow. In 1795 the tonnage of this port was almost twice 
what it had been six years previously : consisting of seven ships, nine brigs, nine schooners, and 
seventeen slpops, a total tonnage of 4, .312 tons, this not including river and New York packets. 
After the first few years of the present century, trade with the West Indies rapidly declined, the 
depredations of the French and English war vessels being very severe, and after 1807, the Embargo 
adding another heavy burden. The war of 1812 added the last straw, and the shipping of Norwich 
has never again seen the palmy days it enjoyed from 1783 to 1403. A number of Norwich seamen 
were impressed by the British, and this added to the exasperation with which the town entered into 
the naval war from 1812 to 1815, which emancipated American shipping to a large extent, but wa» 
otherwise disastrous to the town's interests. 

In the last part of the eighteenth century quite a number of Norwich citizens emigrated to the 
north, helping to found and settle towns in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Nova Scotia, the prospects- 
there seeming inviting. Chapman, Lathrop, Hyde, Harris, Tracy, and Post are some of the names of 
Norwich families transported to these. Norwich, Vermont, owes its name to the fond memory of 
former citizens of this town, and Hyde Park, Vt., also received its name in honor of a Norwich citizen. 
Captain Jedediah Hyde. Norwich, Mass., also was named after and in recollection of this place. The 
people of this town also were active and prominent in the settling of the Wyoming Valley, and some 
of the victims who fell in the cruel slaughter there in July, 1778, were from Norwich families. War- 
wick and Bedford, Pennsylvania, and other towns in western New York, Ohio and different parts of 
the west, owe their origin to this place, which was prolific in sending out enterprising colonists. Nor- 
wich, New York, named in her honor, is another evidence of her spreading fame and influence. The 
Western Reserve was quite largely taken up by Norwich people. These are but partial evidences of 
the wide and powerful influence through the west exercised by Norwich, few of the eastern cities- 
surpassing her in this great movement. Among the famous of her western progeny was the Hon. 
Samuel Huntington, who left Norwich with his family in 1801 for Ohio, of which State he was after- 
wards governor. Another Hon. Samuel Huntington of this distinguished Norwich family, won high, 
honors in his native State, being a member of the first Continental Congress in 1775, serving as presi- 
dent of that body in 1779 and 1780, and afterward as governor of Connecticut from 1786 to his death 
in 1796. Hon. Roger Griswold, who was governor of the State in 1811 and 1812, was a former resident 
of Norwich and died at his old home in 1812. Another leading Norwich man, Aaron Cleaveland, 
deserves honor from having introduced into the Connecticut legislature in 1779 the first bill in favor of 
the abolition of slavery. In 1790 the census of the town showed a population of 7,578, not much of an 
increase over twenty years before, but the division of the town and the depletions consequent on the 
Revolutionary war and western emigration, accoimt for the fact. The first lodge of Free Masons in 
Norwich, the Somerset, and one of the oldest in the State, was established here in 1794, since which 
time the order has continually increased in size and influence. Washington's death in December, 1799, 
was commemorated in Norwich with appropriate services. 

Tile churches of Norwich seem to have been particularly subject to fires, all the more noticeably 
since large conflagrations have been so infrequent in the town. The first Congregational Church was- 
burned to the ground in 1801, and an improved edifice begun on the same site in the same year. The 
Second Congregational Church in Chelsea was almost entirely consumed by a fire in 1844, having- 
suffered a previous severe conflagration in 1793 ; the Main Street Congregational Church was destroyed 
by one in 1854 ; and also the Baptist Church in Greeneville was burned in the same year. With these 
exceptions Norwich has been remarkably free from conflagrations of any considerable extent. The 
fine arrangement of its territory and the abundance of water are no doubt important factor.s in this 
desirable result. 



NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. 



During the war of 1812-15, enterprising citizens of Norwich engaged in privateering, but wilh no 
considerable success, as the fleets of the enemy were large and powerful and the blockade of the Sound 
very severe. A few swift-sailing vessels succeeded in breaking the blockade, but only three are 
recorded as getting in again in safety. The father of Commodore Oliver Perry, who gained great 
celebrity by the victory on Lake Erie in 1813, was a resident of Norwich, and so the latter's success 
attracted especial interest and rejoicing. A regiment was drafted at Norwich during this war and 
served largely on the coast to defense. Several companies were dispatched from Norwich to the- 
American army on the Canadian frontier, and these fought gallantly at the battles of Chippeway, 
Bridgewater, and Lundy's Lane. In the last battle Captain Joseph Kinney, of Norwich, fell on the 
field mortally wounded, after a valiant career. Among other Norwich men who gained distinction in. 
this war were Colonel Elisha Tracy, Major George L. Perkins, and Captain J. Bates :Murdoek. 




Laurel Hill. 



The war of 1812 culminated the influences which crippled the shipping interests of Norwich, 
the energies and inventiveness of her citizens were turned in other directions, and from this time we 
note the rise and progress of the manufacturing interests. One of the earliest enterprises was the 
manufacturing of nails, but in the interval from 181.1 to 1816, the manufacture of cotton and woolen 
goods, the interest which has since developed so largely, was begun here. One of the most important 
events in the first half of the century was the arrival of the first steamboat in 1816. On October 16tb 
of that year. Captain Bunker sailed up the Thames to Norwich on the Connecticut, the first steam- 
propelled vessel that had ever plied the Thames. The occasion was one of great excitement and re- 
joicing, and marked the opening of a new commercial era, namely, that of steam. In the foUowing^ 
year a Norwich engineer, Gilbert Brewster, constructed a small steamer, the Eagle, the first one 
owned at this port, and July 1, of that year, the Eagle made its first trip down the river, meeting 
on its way the steamboat Fulton, Captain Law, which, with flags afloat and resounding music, wa» 



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NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 




TiiL Slvter Memorial 



conveying President Munroe up tbe 
Thames on his tour of the United States. 
Just as the passengers of the Eagle were 
saluting the Fulton a terrific explosion 
occurred in the boiler, sweeping part of 
it through the cabin and out at the back 
of the boat. If any of the parly had 
remained below they would have met an 
instantaneous death, but happily all were 
on deck. Barring this accident, this was 
the most auspicious occasion ever wit- 
nessed up to that time on tbe Thames, 
and not surpassed in interest for the peo- 
ple by anything since, not excepting the 
famous annual races. A regular steamboat 
line between Norwich and New York was 
opened in ISlV, the Connecticut and Ful- 
■ion constituting the service, and landings being made at New Haven and New London. Three trips 
were made eacii week. At a later date the H. F. Fckford was put on the route, under command of 
Oaptain Denison, who afterward commanded the Fanny. The General Jackson, Captain W. W. 
■Coit, Maria, Captain Euclid Elliot, and the Norwich, Huntress, and Worcester were also well 
known boats on this line. Another mode of transportation which has had an incalculable influence in 
the upbuilding of Norwich, was first broached here on the formation of the Norwich & Worcester 
Railroad Co., in 1832 ; separate charters being obtained from the Legislatures of Connecticut and 
Massachusetts, the two parts of the company were united ia 1836, with an aggregate capital of $1,700- 
OOO. The work on the road was begun November 18, 1835, and completed through to Worcester in 
March, 1840, a distance of fifty-eight miles, eighteen of which are in ]V[assachusetts. The project was 
largely the result of Norwich men's efforts, and it furnished a powerful stimulus to local commercial 
interests, connecting Norwich to the West by rail via the Boston & Albany at Worcester. By the 
junction of this road with the New London & Northern, in 1853, another valuable outlet for the city's 
■commerce was afforded. The steamboat traffic on the line between Norwich and New York was not 
unattended by disasters, as the sad fate of the Atlantic and the Commonicealth testify, but its 
importance steadily grew until a daily line became necessary. The present Norwich line with its large 
fleet, in(!luding the City of Worcester, City of Boston, City of New York, City of Laiorence, and City 
of Norwich, is one of the best known and most efficient lines on the Sound. 

The city of Norwich had received its city charter during Revolutionary days in T781, being one 
•of the first five incorporated cities of the 
State. In 182.5, the grand list of the city 
which had been $1,797,879, in 1800, had 
increased to $2,200,000. In 1850 it had 
more than doubled, being $4,446,4 80. In 
1833, in accordance with a petition to the 
legislature, the northern section of the 
city was divided off, and since then its 
limits have included Chelsea, Greeneville 
and the Falls. A town house was erected 
at the cost of $9,000 in 1829, which has 
since been replaced by a more elegant 
structure. The Norwich GasLight Com- 
pany was incorporated in 1853, and con- 
solidated with a new company called the 
City Gas Company in 1858. 




NOBWICU AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



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The Otis Library was incorporated in 1851. This beneficent city institution was created by the 
generosity of Joseph Otis, a merchant of Norwich, who gave it just about $10,500, in the erecting and 
furnishing of the building, and tbe first purchase of books. In his will he left a fund of $6,500, the 
income of which was to be expended in the purchase of new books, and a valuable collection has^ 
gradually been accumulated here. The building was completed in IS.'iO. In 1865 there were 6,666- 
volumes in the library, which had been increased in 1888 to 15,000 volumes, and the fund at that 
time was §20,000. 

The Norwich Free Academy, one of the best institutions of its kind in the country, grew out of a 

movement among the peo- 
ple of Norwich, inaugu- 
rated by the Rev. John 
P. Gulliver in 1850. The 
academy received an in- 
corporation charter in 
1854, on the petition of 
Russell Hubbard, Will- 
iam P Greene, William. 




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A. Buckingham, 
and William 
Williams, who 
were among the 
largest of the 
original con- 
tributors to the 
fund of $100,- 
000, to which 
forty persons 
contributed, 

and which ^^p^™-^ ^_^ ,^^- 

formed the It^^^^^^Ev^P '^ " - ^^,^^^^,tl^^L phtod in 1856, at 

foundation of j'vipw^^^iiS^^ ^^.^00^^^^' ^^'^^ "'^ $35,000. The 

the academy. 7^^ — i-^wE^S^^^^^'^T j"^"'^'"' P^' k I.ibiai v ^^as the gift of Mrs. Har- 
The main build- \'^.^JM^m^Ml^^^''ii^^JS^4&k i u t Peck William«i, and named in honor 
ing was com- of her father, Captain Bela Peck. It 

was originally stored in the main building, but was removed to the Slater Memorial Hall on 
its completion, and now numbers over 6,000 volumes, forming a very choice collection. The orig- 
inal fund of $5,000 has increased considerably from its beginning. In 1859, the academy received 
the gift of a house and grounds for the principal, from Mrs. Wm. P. Greene. Among the presidents 
of its board of trustees have been the lions. Russell Hubbard, Wm. P. Greene and William Williams. 
Tlie first principal of the school was Mr. Elbridge Smith, who conducted it from 1856 to 1865 ; he was 
succeeded by the Rev. Wm. Hutchison, and the latter gentleman in 1885 by Dr. Robert P. Keene 
wiio has since directed the interests of the school. The beautiful Slater Memorial Hall, under the 
charge of the Free Academy, is probably the finest building in Eastern Connecticut, and was erected 



NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



in honor of John F. Slater, by his son, Wm. A. Slater, and by him presented to the academy. It con- 
tains, besides the Peck Library and some other collections, one of the best and largest art collections 
in New England, containing many gems of sculpture and painting arranged with rare sesthetic taste. 
A great celebration occurred in Norwich at the commemoration of its two-hundredth birthday, 
September 7 and 8, 1859. A grand military parade, a grand dinner and ball, and four valuable 
discourses and orations by Daniel C. Gilman, Hon. John A. Rockwell, Bishop Alfred Lee, and Donald 
G. Mitchell, were a part of the celebration, which surpassed anything previously of this nature in 
Norwich or Eastern Connecticut. Governor Wm. A. Buckingham of Norwich presided over the 
meetings, and General David Young was chief marshall. Ex-President Fillmore was among the 
honored guests. The four distinguished speakers were all natives of the town, whose glory and 
<;harm as well as noble history and fame were thus most fittingly commemorated. During the middle 
of the century the manufacturing interests of the city were carried quietly but uninterruptedly 










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forwaid. Among the most important lines which were inaugfirated or expanded were those of iron- 
milling, pottery, stocking-looms, paper, clocks and watches, cotton and woolen mills ; also hemp, corks, 
oil and fire-arms. Some of the largest companies of the city and State were established at this period. 
Norwich has had an exceptionally distinguished series of mayors. The first mayor elected in 1784 was 
Benjamin Huntington, afterward judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut, and a member of the 
■Continental and Constitutional Congress. He was succeeded by John McLaran Breed, 1796 ; Elisha 
Hyde, 1798 ; Calvin Goddard, 1814 (also member of Congress and judge of the Supreme Court); James 
Lanman, 1831; Francis A. Perkins, 18;54; Charles W. Rockwell, 1835; Charles J. Lanman, 1838; 
Wm. C. Gilman, 1839; John Breed, 1840; Wm. P. Greene, 1842; Gurdon Chapman, 1843; John 
Breed, 1845; Charles W. Rockwell, 1846; John Dunham, 1847; Wm. A. Buckingham, 1849; 
Lafayette S. Foster, 1851 ; Erastus Williams, 1853; Wm. S. Brewer, 1855; Wm. A. Buckingham, 
1856 ; Amos W. Prentice, 1858 ; James S. Carew, 1860 ; James Lloyd Greene, 1862 and throughout 
the Civil War. Besides other distinguished offices held by Norwich men during this period already 
mentioned, James Lanman was United States Senator from 1819 to 1825 ; Jabez W. Huntington, 



NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



15 



Iklember of Congress from 1829 to 1834, and United States Senator from 18-10 to 1841 ; John A. Rock- 
-well, member of Congress from 1845 to 1849 ; Lafayette S. Foster, United States Senator from 1855 
to 1865, in which year he served as president joro tern, of the Senate. Not a few sons of Norwich also 
■eerved in Congress as representatives from other States. These names furnish but a partial idea of 
the honors the town has won through its sons in public and national life, in which she has always 
«hown great powers. Among the most prominent lawyers of Norwich in the period preceding the 
-civil war were the Hon. Henry Strong, James Stedman, Joseph Williams, George Perkins, John T. 
Adams, Lafayette S. Foster and John T. Wait. Among the most prominent physicians of the period 




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Main Street from Corner Shetucket Street. 

-were Dr. Alfred E. Perkins, Dr. Philip Turner, Dr. John P. Fuller, Dr. Worthington Hooker and Dr. 
Wm. P. Eaton. Among the great mercantile leaders were Thomas Mumford, Joseph Howland, John 
Rowland, Thomas Coit, Jacob Dewitt, Joseph Williams, Lynde McCurdy, Giles Buckingham, 
William Williams, Geo. L. Perkins and Wm. A. Buckingham. The last named was one of the most 
famous of Norwich's citizens, serving the State and country with marked ability and untold influence 
throughout the dark years of the war. He was first elected in 1853 and served for nearly ten years, 
being re-elected each time with increased majorities. To his example, far-seeing measures, and wise 
intrepidity, Connecticut owes not a small share of the honor she obtained in her steadfast and power- 
ful support of the Union in the great struggle. 



NOR WICn AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



THE CIVIL WAR. 




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The people of Norwich were prepared by a deep and earnest sympathy which grew stronger each 
year, for the struggle against slavery, and when the news'of tlie fall of Fort Sumter came April 14, 
1861, responded with immediate and hearty zeal. They knew the character of their fellow citizen. 
Governor Buckingham, and answered his first appeal for volunteers within a few hours. Norwich was 

rejtresented in the First Connecticut Regiment, 
which was organized at Hartford, April 16tb, and 
of which Daniel Tyler, a resident of Norwich, was 
<^"^^ '^^^jfr' appointed colonel. For the next two regiments- 

Norwich furnished three companies under the- 
comraand of Captains Frank S. Chester, Henry 
Peale and Edward Harland. Lieutenant-Colonel 
David Young and Sergeant-Major John L. Spald- 
ing were also from this town. Within three 
months twelve commissioned officers and one 
hundred and thirty-five enlisted men had beere 
furnished by Norwich. All of her representatives^ 
were engaged in the battle of Bull Run, where 
the Connecticut regiments saw some of the hardest 
service, but only one Norwich man, David C. 
Case, was killed, three being taken prisoners. 
Fresh calls for troops issued in May and July, 1861, and July and August, 1862, were responded to- 
immediately and full quotas sent out, with contributions of money and supplies. Norwich furnished 
one hundred and thirty-seven officers to the service during the war, including three generals (Tyler,, 
Birge and Harland), five colonels, seven lieutenant-colonels, eight majors, eight adjutants, seven sur- 
geons, forty-five captains and fifty lieutenants, a record equalled by but few cities. For the three 
months' service Norwich furnished one hundred and forty-eight men; for cavalry and artillery service,, 
forty-two men; for three years infantry service, five hundred and twenty-eight enlisted men; for nine 
months' service, one hundred and twenty-six men; recruits, substitutes and colored men, about three- 
hundred and fifty; as volunteers and substitutes in naval service, eighty-nine men, making a total of 
1,260 men in the service. Edward Harland, of Norwich, went out in 1861 as colonel of the Eightb 
Connecticut Volunteers and led his regiment with great valor at the fierce battles of South Mountain 
and Antietam, in August, 1862, being promoted to a brigade command in the latter battle. Lieutenant 
Marvin Wait, of the Eighth, 
fell in this battle while fighting P~ 
valiantly, the first commis.sioned 
officer from Norwich slain on the 
field. Norwich had companies 
or parts of companies in the 
Ninth, Eleventh, Thirteenth 
(Colonel Henry W. Birgc, from 
Norwich), Fourteenth, Twenty- 
First and Twenty-Sixth Con- 
necticut volunteer regiments, 
but the Eighteenth Connecticut 
Volunteers was considered peeu- 
liarly the lionie rec/iinent, being 
largely officered and manned, as 
well as recruited here. Among 
its Norwich officers were Col. 




NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



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onel William G. Ely, Sergeant-Major J. P. Rockwell, Quartermaster D. W. Hakes, Surgeon C. M. 
Carleton, Captains Davis, Bromley, Hakes, Peale and Knapp. The regiment left Norwich on August 
22, 1862, and served with distinction at Winchester June i:nh, 14th, 15th, 1863, where they suffered 
very severely, a large number being slain, and nearly half the regiment, including the colonel, being 
taken prisoner. The Eighteenth again fought gallantly at New Market, May 15, 1864, at Piedmont, 
Lynchburg and the second battle of Winchester during the latter part of the same year, and were 
■mustered out at Harper's Ferry, June 27, 1865. General Rowland served as brigadier-general and 
commandant in North Carolina through the last part of the war and commanded a division in the last 
fight of that section at Kingston, March, 1865. General Birge won distinguished honors for services 




Washington Street, Norwich. 

at Port Hudson, 1863, and in the Shenandoah Valley campaign of Sheridan in 1864. Commodore 
Joseph Lanman of the United States naval service was a native of Norwich. Warrington D. Roath, 
Robert B. Smith, and John W. Bentley of Norwich also commanded vessels in the marine service. 

The Soldier's Aid Association of Norwich was very active and generous throughout the war, 
sending many useful and valuable gifts to the soldiers on the field and helping in the care of their 
families. The news of the surrender of Lee reached Norwich, April 10, 1865, and was followed by a 
celebration of guns, bells and general rejoicing. But four days later the news of President Lincoln's 
assassination turned the joy to mourning, and solemn religious services in his honor were held at 
Norwich on the 19th of April, and the following Sunday. The participation of the soldiers in the 
^selebration of 4th of July, 1865, added a new and significant feature to the day. Generals Birge and 
Harland being among the veterans who were present. Over one hundred and forty sons of Norwich 
fell in the struggle, among whom were Lieutenant Chas. A. Breed, Lieutenant Alfred M. Goddard, 
Lieutenant Edward P. Manning, Captain Joseph H. Nickerson, Lieutenant Hervey F. Jacobs, Captain 
John McCall, Captain Jas. R. Nickles, Lieutenant Frederick G. Shalk, Lieutenant Marvin Wait and 
Corporal Frederick S. Ward, the last two being under twenty. In honor of her gallant and 
heroic sons who fell during the war of the Rebellion, Norwich has erected a beautiful monument. 

Since the Civil War, the progress of Norwich has not been marked by any extraordinary events. 
The city suffered the general results felt throughout the country in the panic of 1873, but in spite of 
hard times the commercial interests of the city have advanced continually forward. The contents of 



18 NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

the following pages will show that the superstructure raised in the present generation is not unworthy 
the foundations laid in earlier times. In 1885 the valuation of the city sliowed a total wealth of 
nearly $30,000,000, and this has been considerably increased in the intervening years. The population 
which in 1870 was 16,653, had increased in 1880 to 21,143, and is now estimated to be about 25,000, 
placing the city among the first four of the State. From its uniquely advantageous situation, fine 
resources, and the talents and character of its people, it cannot fail to far exceed in the future the 
progress of the past, and for a review of the present, showing the beauties and attractions of the Rose 
City as a manufacturing and educational center, and also as a place of residence, we welcome the 
reader to the following pages. 



NORWICH AS A place: OK RESIDENCE. 



Probably no city in New England is more picturesquely situated, or more attractive in its varied 
beauties, than is Norwich. Lying between sheltering hills, watered by the Thames, Shetucket, 
Yantic and Quinnebaug rivers, shaded from the heat of summer by lordly elms, oaks and maples, it 

xeites the admiration and delight 



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East Main Street. 




of all visitors, and has gained for 
Itself the notoriety of being the 
most charming city in New Eng- 
Ixnd. It is the city and country 
( oinbined. Stroll through Wash- 
ington Street and Broadway, and 
\iew the beautiful private resi- 
1 •'' ' : ' I)* ^ dences on either side of those 

5 .') : ■* . I charming thoroughfares. Where 

is their equal in outward elegance, 
or- picturesque surroundings ? 
Kest, for a moment in your stroll. 
It Williams Park, the plaza of 
tiie city, encircled, as it is, by 
tine elms and more of the beauti- 
ful residences which have made 
Norwich famous. A short dis- 
tance to the east is a background of wooded liills ; and to the west, an open, undulating country, with 
vistas of forests, farm houses and streams of flowing water. Near by, and facing the park, is the 
handsome Slater Memorial building, the Free Academy and Park Ciiurch, which have been elsewhere 
mentioned. From the upper end of the Park, and near the fine Soldier's Monument, take the street 
that leads to Norwich Town, a mile or more distant, which was the original settlement long before 
there was a building where the city now stands. Here, perched upon a high, rocky clifif in the rear of 
the present church edifice, the first church was built by the early settlers — built high, and almost inac- 
cessible, with a stockade around it to protect the building and the worshipers from the sudden 
onslaughts of the wily savages. It required a good amount of courage to attend church in those 
days, for tiiere was likely to be danger lurking behind every rock and forest tree. The brave church- 
goers religiously carried their rifles with them, and during divine s.rvicc armed sentiM<'ls were sta- 
tioned outside to guard against sudden attteks. 

In this old town lived the Huntingtons, the Ilydes, the Fitches, the Clevelands, the Masons, the 
Tracys, and scores of others of honored memories, whose ashes have long since mingled with the dust. 
Near the village green Mrs. Sigourney grew up from childhood amid the romantic scenery, the beanty 
of which she afterwards loved so dearly to recount in verse and jjrose. Times have changed wonder- 
fully since those days ; the public buildings have either been torn down, or changed into modern 



NORWICH AND ITS POINTS of TSTEREST. 




.KLIN Square, from East ^1; 



dwelling houses ; and with the 
exception of some very old gabled 
roof shops, there is little to remind 
one of the past. Standing upon 
the high rocks in the rear of the 
church, on a pleasaut summer 
afternoon, one could imagine him- 
self surveying the happy valley 
of Rasselas, so dreamy is the pre- 
vailing quietness, so gentle and 
noiseless the flow of the shining 
river as it winds and curves 
through the green meadows below. 
Returning to Williams Park 
by the northerly street, you pass 
the grand old mansion, once the 
residence of Gen. Jedediah Hunt- 
ington a century ago, and where 
he entertained Washington in the 
dark days of the Revolution, 
npretentious house, the birthplace of 
mile or more south of this is 



Eastward of this, at the turn of the street southward, is a plain, 

Lydia II. Sigourney, and where she passed her childhood days. 

pointed out the spot on which the house stood where Benedict Arnold was born, and passed his younger 

days. The house was demolished ma;ny years ago, and nothing remains to remind one of this famous 

character — famous as a soldier, as well as a traitor, — but the old well and the curb that encloses it. 

Arriving once more at Williams Park, turn down Sachem Street, you come to a place of great 
historical, as well as local interest, the grave of Uncas. The last resting place of this warrior and 
chief of the Mohegan tribe is romantically situated in a small grove by the wayside, and is surrounded 
by the graves of many of his red descendants. A plain granite shaft, bearing the simple name 
UNCAS on the base, covers the ashes of him who W9,s a monarch with his tribe, and whose authority 
extended over the country far and near. The corner-stone of the monument was laid by President 
Jackson, in 1833 ; but the monument was not raised until 1842, when the ladies of Norwich completed 
the work which had remained so 
long unfinished. Further down 
the street is a pretty, rural cot- 
tage, which will long be known 
and pointed out as having once 
been the home of Donald G. 
Mitchell, and where, under the 
nom dc. plume of " Ik Marvel,'' 
he wrote two of his best works — 
Reveries of a Bachelor, and 
Dream Life. 

Still further west, taking 
either of the two short streets 
which lead in a southerly direc- 
tion, you come to tlie Falls Vil- 
lage, which derives its name from 
what was once a romantic cascade, 
formed by the waters of the Yan- 
tic wildly plunging through a 




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20 NORWICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 

narrow, rocky channel from a height of about forty feet. In years gone by, "The Falls" was a 
famous resort for all strangers visiting the city, thousands being attracted to it by the wildness of the 
scenery, the rushing, roaring waters covered with white foam, together with the old legends connected 
with the locality, especially that of a band of Indians, while being pursued by their enemies, jumping 
from the overhanging precipices into the boiling, seething waters below — a doubtful legend, to be sure, 
of Indian history, but of sufficient plausibility to give the place a weird and romantic interest. But 
what was known as "The Falls" of former days exists no longer in its original beauty and wildness, 
except it may be at times in the winter or spring, when the heavy rains and melting snows bring down 
vast bodies of water that come " tumbling and rumbling, and pouring and roaring like the waters of 
Lodore." The waters that once through all months of the year rushed madly down the rocky cascade, 
have been, in ])irt, diverted through artificial channels to the great mills below, where they waste their 
strength in driving acres of machinery. The old rustic wooden bridge which spanned for so many 
years the roaring waterfall, and from which so many youths and lovers by moonlight and starlight 
have gazed upon the foaming waters beneath, has been removed by ruthless hands, and there is but 
little tiiat now remains to connect the romance of the past with the business realities of the present. 

Among the many beautiful drives and walks in and about Norwich, let the stranger not fail to 
visit Laurel Hill. Cross the fine iron bridge over the Shetucket from the eastern terminus of Water 
street, and take the road that borders, and in many places nearly overhangs the river, for two or three 
miles, in the direction of Poquetannoc. No view on the Hudson is more romantic or charming. As 
you pass over Laurel Hill, its streets bordered by elegant houses, and surrounded by tasteful and well- 
kept lawns, a beautiful panorama presents itself. Far below you the river Thames stretches its blue 
waters lazily towards Long Island Sound, while nearly beneath your feet, as it were, and within stone's 
throw, lies the business part of the city. It was but a few years ago that Laurel Hill was a wild tract 
of hilly, mountainous land, covered with laurels, rocks, wild cedars and brush ; a crooked cart path 
leading over it, and scarcely an indication that it was ever under cultivation, or even inhabited, if we 
may except a very old wooden farm house that still stands in the background of the main avenue as a 
relic of the past. Within a few yeai's, this pleasant suburb has been constantly and largely increas- 
ing, and promises eventually to rival in importance the older portions of the city as a place of residence. 

Let the stranger, while in Norwich, be sure to visit Taftville, and see the mammoth Ponemah 
Mills, which are mentioned in another part of this book. The short journey will well repay the trou- 
ble. It is a pleasant drive to pass through the manufacturing suburb of Greeneville, with its long array 
of mills and store-houses that line the river's banks. About a mile above, he comes to Sachem's Plain. 
Pause here a moment. In the open field yonder, on slightly elevated ground, is a square block of 
granite, on the base of which is carved the name of MIANTONOMOH, placed there to mark the spot 
where this celebrated Indian chief was slain by his bitter enemy, Uncas. A mile further, he comes to 
Taftville, and the enormous mill springs up before him as if by magic, and there seems to be no end to 
the vast pile of bright red brick and countless windows that reach into the far distance, like giants' 
castles in childhood's dreams. If there is time, go inside the mill, and take a glance at the acres and 
acres of moving machinery, and hear the hum, the whirr, and the rattle of wheels, and looms, and 
cards, and the one hundred and twenty-five thousand spindles, operated by fifteen hundred men, 
women and children. 

Returning to the imIv, take I lie road to the left, ;uid pass over Plain Hill and ^\^■lweeus Hill, one 
of the most delightful drives in the Stale — the high altitude enabling you to get a magnificent view of 
the country far and near. Here you see fine farm houses and farming lands bordering the highways, 
villages here and thcrc^ nestling among the forest covered hills ; and occasionally you catch a glimpse 
of the river Tliames as it Hows southward, and empties its waters into Lung Island Sound. 



NORWIVII AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 




NOR WICH AND ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 



CITY WATER SUPPLY. 



No city in New England has a more abundant supply of fjood, wholesome water than Norwich. 
The reservoir, which covers sixty-six acres, being one and oneeiglith miles long and an average width 
of 480 feet, is situated on high, elevated ground in the northerly part of the town, two and one-half 
miles from Franklin Square, the centre of the city. At this point the level of the overflow at the dam 
is 234 feet, and at tide water 253 feet, thus giving it a pressure or head that makes it of inestimable 
value as an auxiliary to our fire department in extinguishing fires. The reservoir gets its supply from 
natural springs that flow into it from the surrounding hills, and a water-shed of upwards of 400 acres. 
It has a capacity of 350,000,000 gallons, and by a small outlay can be made to hold a much larger 
amount should future demands require ; but, at present, the supply is fully adequate to the wants of a 
city twice the size of Norwich. The water from the reservoir is conducted as far as the Soldiers' 
Monument, at the head of Williams Park — a distance of one and one-lialf miles — in two mains, one 
16-inch and one 14-inch. From this point water is distributed through smaller pipes to all parts of the 
city, including Greeneville, Laurel Hill, Thamesville and the Falls village. At the present time the 
water is supplied to 3,277 families, 815 oflSces and stores, 259 livery and private stables, 318 garden 
hydrants and hose, 287 public fire hydrants, 20. fire cisterns, 16 school-houses, 22 fountains, 41 steam 
engines, 62 manufactories, 230 street front sprinklers, 45 saloons, 26 markets, 25 green-houses and 
graperies, 9 fire-engine houses, and for a large number of other purposes. 

The distribution of 287 fire hydrants throughout the streets of the city, and the pressure of a 
250-feet head, makes the city almost safe against a fire of any magnitude. With such a force of water 
from a fountain head of such large capacity, in connection with our eBicient fire department, Norwich 
virtually insurSs itself against the devouring element. Hose attached to one of the hydrants will easily 
throw a stream over the highest buildings in the city. 

SEWERS AND SEWERAGE. 

It is diflicult for any city or town to obtain good sewerage where it is built on land that has an 
almost level surface. In such localities sewers may be, and are constructed, and if they do their work 
at all, they do it sluggishly, and to little or no purpose. Water will not flow naturally unless moved 
by the impetus of a downward tendency. Many of our New England, as well as our Western cities, 
suffer from having been built on plain lands, where it is impossible to get good drainage, and, in con- 
sequence, are visited periodically with fevers, epidemics and contagious diseases. All of the great 
scientists of the present day, and those among the medical fraternity who have made the origin of 
various diseases and epidemics a special study, unite in aftirming that a large majority, even if not all 
epidemics and scourges which sweep off its victims by the hundreds and thousands — often designated 
as "visitations of God," — are attributable to the want of sewerage, or to imperfect sewerage. As an 
instance in support of this conclusion, the case of Memphis, Tennessee, is referred to, which was 
almost depopulated a few years ago by yellow fever. Here, on account of the even surface of the 
land on which Memphis is built, no public or private sewerage had ever been attempted ; but when 
the dreaded scourge had almost wasted itself for the want of more victims to feed upon, the remnant 
of inhabitants awoke from their lethargy, and at an enormous expense and debt to the city, constructed 
sewers, with artificial flowage, which have seemingly had the effect of averting a repetition of the 
epidemic. 

Happily, Norwich is so situated that it needs no artificial means to force running water through 
its sewers, or to wash its streets and gutters like Paris, and many cities which could be mentioned. 
Nature takes this work upon herself in our city, and often, after heavy rains and freshets, does it too 
lavishly. The streets lined with beautiful residences, warehouses and public buildings, rising one 
above another, are built on huids that rise abru])lly from the rivers' banks that almost enclose the city. 



J^ORWICU AliD ITS POINTS OF INTEREST. 23 

thus giving a natural and almost eflFective drainage. In connection with what nature has done in this 
respect, Norwich has built within a few years nine and one-half miles of sewers, at an expense of 
fl60,000, through its principal streets, which empty themselves in a rapid current into the river. 
Vital statistics testify that there is no city in New England more healthy than Norwich, or one that is 
more free of epidemics of every kind, malaria, fevers or fever and ague. 

Five years ago, 5,111 feet (a trifle less than a mile) of sewers were built in the streets of Greene- 
ville, at an expense of $30,552.64, thus making that thrifty manufacturing suburb of the city a healthy, 
as well as a pleasant place of residence. 

NORWICH POST OFFICE. 



The following statistics, showing the business done at the Norwich Post Office dm 
ending December .31st, 1889, have been kindly furnished by Postmaster Carrutbers. 



the year 



RECEIPTS POSTAGE ACCOUNT. 
Received from stamps, envelopes, 



LETTER CARRIERS' DEPARTMENT. 



Received from box rents 

waste paper. 



.$29,360 
1,380 
4 



EXPENSES 

Postmaster's salary ^3,700 00 

Clerks' " 3,700 00 

Rent, light and fuel 2,234 03 

Miscellaneous 343 40 

Free delivery carriers, etc) 7,90? 56 



Net income to department. 



Balance on hand January 1, 1889. , . 

Domestic orders issued 

Postal notes " 

International orders issued 

Fees for domestic orders 

postal notes 

W " international orders 

Transferred from postage account. 



Domestic orders paid |43,453 08 

Postal notes " 4,034 80 

International orders paid 1,065 23 

Amount repaid 314 73 

remitted by draft 8,485 00 

Balance on hand December 31, 1889.. 202 77 



$16,774 59 

$13,871 33 

5INESS. 

$351 .59 • 

44,088 43 

4,413 35 

6,669 27 

363 75 

79 23 

93 00 

587 00 

$56,544 61 



$56,544 



REGISTRY DEPARTMENT. 

Number of letters and packages reg- 
istered 3,585 

Number of letters and packages re- 

, .«- ceived 3,729 

Number of letters and packages in 

transit 4,293 



Carriers employed. . 
Delivery trips daily. 
Collection " ".. 



Registered letters and packages de- 
livered 1,553 

Letters delivered 663,038 

Postal cards delivered 79,703 

Newspapers, etc., delivered 515,663 

Letters collected 403,044 

Postal cards collected 64,483 

Newspapers, etc. , collected 44,400 



BOX AND GENERAL DELIVERY. 

Letters delivered 698.965 

Postal Ciirds delivered 107,609 

Newspapers, packages, etc. 344,800 



1,770,872 



MAILING DEPARTMENT. 



Letters mailed and in transit. , 

Postal cards 

3d, 3d and 4th class matter. . . 



3,065,030 

3.58,146 

1,477,975 



GENERAL BUSINESS. 

Total receipts from postage account. .$30,645 91 
Balance on hand money order account 

January 1. 1889 ^ 351 59 

Total receipts for money orders and fees 55,706 03 
Transferred from postage to money 

order account 587 00 



-$87,190 53 



Total expenses post office $16,774 59 

Net income to department postage ac- 

connt 13,871 33 

Total money orders paid, etc 47,856 84 

" cash remitted by draft money 

erder account 8,485 00 

3 dance on hand money order account 

December 31, 1889 302 77 



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NORW^ICH BOARD OK TKADE. 



President. — Henry H. Gallup. 

Vice-Presidents. — Adams P. Carroll, Dr. P. 
Oassidy, Arthur H. Brewer. 

Recording Secretary.— "DaviA R. Jones. 

Corresponding Secretary. — Frank L. Woodard. 

Treasurer — Jonathan Trumbull. 

Executive Committee. — Henry H. Gallup, Adams 
P. Carroll, Arthur H. Brewer, Hugh H. Osgood, 
Wm. N. Blackstone, Dr. P. Cassidy, Edwin S. Ely, 
Solomon Lucas, Laban R. Jewett. 

Committee on Trades and Manufactures. — A. 
H. Brewer, M. A. Barber, Chas. R. Butts, J. E. 
IVarner, E. E. Page. 



Committee on Entertainments. — J. DeT. Black- 
stone, H. E. Fisher, Z. R. Robbins, Geo. W. Car- 
roll, Wm. C Mowry. 

Committee on Arbitration. — F. J. Leavens, J. 
F. Williams, Chas. B. Lee, Reuben S. Bartlett, 
W. A. Briscoe. 

Committee on Transportation . — Dr. P. Cassidy, 
M. M. Whitteraore, Arch. Mitchell, Adam Reid, 
Geo. C. Raymond. 

Committee on Statistics. — Chas. E. Chandler, 
F. L. Woodard, F. H. Pullen, J. H. Keep, J. J. 
Desmond. 



MEMBERS. 



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A. R. Aborn, William P. Adams, William A. 
Aiken, A. H. Alray, P. St. M. Andrews, J. H. 
Arnold, John C. Averill, O. P. Avery, N. E. Ailing, 
Asa Backus, IVf. Angelo Barber, Charles Bard, 
John P. Barstow, R. S. Bartlett, A. A. Beckwith, 
Charles H. Beebe, Henry Bill, N. A. Bingham, 
O. C. Bliss, A. R. Birchard, B. P. Bishop, Herbert 
M. Bishop, N. L. Bishop, S. B. Bishop, J. De T. 
Blackstone, William N. Blackstone, S. E. Bliven, 
Junius A. Brand, Arthur H. Brewer, J. M. Brewer, 
E. M. Brewster, Willis A. Briscoe, Charles D. 
Browning, James A. Brown, John T. Brown, Rob- 
ert Brown, Charles R. Butts, H. L. Butts, Freder- 
ick S. Camp, W. H. Cardwell, A. E. Carey, In- 
crease W. Carpenter, Adams P. Carroll, George 
W. Carroll, L. W. Carroll, Patrick Classidy, Chas. 
E, Chandler, Enoch F. Chapman, Allan Cleworth, 
harles P. Cogswell, George D. Coit, P. R. Condon, 
A. T. Converse, Charles A. Converse, James F. 
Cosgrove, S. A. Crandall, B. T. Cranston, J. H. 
■Cranston, C. IL Davis, George A. Davis, James 
Dawson, Jr., Norman Day, J. .T. Desmond, F. E. 
Do we, James Duggan, Charles E. Dyer, Charles 
S. Eaton, Luther S. Eaton, Edwin S. Ely, William 
<}. Ely, IL E. Fisher, Oliver T. Forbes, John IL 
Fonl, Geo. E. Fellows, H. H. Gallup, A. T. Gard- 
ner, Edward N. Gibbs, Joseph W. Gilbert, S. 
Alpheus Gilbert, George W. Gould, Gardiner 
Creene, Jr., C R. Harrington, A. II. Harris, E. 
D. Harris, Luke M. Ileery, G. L. Hewitt, Heyman 



J. Hirsch, Joseph Holmes, Roscoe Huntington, L. 
R. Jewett, Charles S. Johnson, Oliver L. Johnson, 
Jr., David R. Jones, Charles J. King, A. B. * 
Kingsbury, John II. Keep, John H. Kelley, Geo. 
A. Lane, W. T. Lane, Arthur D. Lathrop, Bela P. 
Learned, Frank J. Leavens, Charles B. Lee, D. M. 
Lester, Solomon Lucas, R. W. Marshall, C. Mich- 
ael McXamara, John McWilliams, A. G. Mitchell, 
Archibald Mitchell, Frank A. Mitchell, William 
C. Mowry, John P. Murphy, Charles D. Noyes, 
William M. Olcott, Charles H. Osgood, Fred L. 
Osgood, Hugh H. Osgood, A. T. Otis, Elmer E. 
Page, William II. Page, George S. Palmer, IL F. 
Palmer, William B. Parker, Seth L. Peck, John 
T. Perkins, Robert W. Perkins, Charles H. Phelps, 
John Porteous, A. L. Potter, George II. Pratt, 
Amos W. Prentice, Charles H. Preston, Frank H. 
PuUen, II. D. Rallion, George C. Raymond, Adam 
Reid, Z. R. Robbins, A. Irving Royce, Thomas D. 
Sayles, J. B. Shannon, William IL Shields, Rufus 
Sibley, Nathan Small, A. D. Smith, Frank II. 
Smith, George S. Smith, J. Hunt Smith, J. Palmer 
Story, Nicholas Tarrant, Archibald Troland, Jon- 
athan Trumbull, William C. Tucker, F. C. Turner, 
Sidney Turner, Fred C. Tyler, Frank Ulmer, W. 
M. Vars, A. N. II. Vaughn, J. E. Warner, F. R. 
Wasley, David A. Wells, M. M. Whittemore, 
Jerome F. Williams, Winslow T. Williams, Chas. 
J. Winters, F. L. Woodard, F. II. Wood worth, ■ 
Thomas B. Woodworth, K. 1!. Worthington. I 



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The Library was establi ;ied in 
1848 by the late Joseph Otis, ;.l an 
expense of about $10,000, of wh:. '> 
16,000 was for the lot and building, 
and *4,000 for books. In addition 
to this, Mr. Otis, at his death, be- 
queathed a fund of $7,000 (which 
remains intact) the income of which 
was to be devoted to the purchase of 
books. A very liberal charter was" 
granted by the State, and the man- 
agement of the Library vested in a 
self-perpetuating board of seven trus- 
tees. The funds were added to, later, 
by the donation of $1,000 by Mr. 
Chas. Boswell, of West Hartford, a 
native of Norwich. Other friends 
have, from time to time, given valu- 
able aid in money, and volumes from 
their private collections. The library 
contains over 16,000 well selected 
volumes. It also subscribes for more 
than forty leading American and for- 
eign magazines and reviews. Many 
duplicates of popular books and mag- 
azines are bought, and these can 
afterwards be purchased at the very 
lowest rates. Catalogues can be con- 
sulted at the Library, especially the card catalogue, which is continually receiving 7iew cards as new 
additions are made to the volumes on the shelves. Fresh additions, of best recent fiction, and of good 
•books for children, are always to be had. The trustees intend to purchase all new works of popular 
interest as they appear, (avoiding, however, novels and juveniles which are bad in their moral teaching); 
and are also continually adding standard works of permanent value in the various departments of liter- 
ature, science and art. The Library should contain every memorial, whether book, pamphlet, map, 
broadside, print, photograph, or the like, which is procurable, and which in any way illustrates the 
history or topography of Norwich ; and it is hoped that the friends of the Library will assist in 
making the collection complete. 

For full privileges of the Library, including two books and a periodical at a time, the annual 
<5harge is $3. For two, books without periodicals, $2 ; one book alone, $1 ; periodicals, only $1. 
Books and periodicals are also let at two cents a day, or ten cents a week. The most popular new 
books can be kept seven days ; all others fourteen days, with privilege to renew. The librarian, upon 
request, will reserve any book one day, and give notice by postal card when it comes in. Books will 
^Iso be delivered, or called for, in any part of the city at a small charge. Any desirable book not in 
the Library will be purchased at the request of the subscriber, if the funds of the Library will admit. 

The Library is open daily (Sundays excepted) from 10 a. m. to 8 p. ii.; on Saturday till 9 p. m. ; 
Tuesdays and Thursdays close at 6 p. m. This is double the number of hours per week which the 
Library had previously been open, the trustees having made this new departure in the hope that the 
public will appreciate their opportunity, and, through greater use of the institution, more than make 
^ood the large additional expense involved. The subscribers should be increased from about four 
hundred, as at present, to three times that number. 

The Library has recently been furnished with a card catalogue made in accordance with the plan 
adopted by many of the first libraries in the country. 

Within the past two years it has begun to receive income from the munificent bequest of nearly 
^hirteen thousand dollars by the late Dr. Daniel T. Coit. 

Trustees : Wm. A. Aiken, Wra. S. Palmer, Jonathan Trumbull, E. N. Gibbs, Wm. A. Slater, F. 
"T. Sayles. 

President, Wm. A. Aiken ; Secretary, W. A. Briscoe ; Treasurer, Jonathan Trumbull ; Librarian 
JVIrs. F. W. Robinson ; Assistant, Miss Juliet W. Robinson. 



Otis Library, Corner Church and Bkoadwai 



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During the summer months tliere is considerable interest manifested in boating. The Chelsea 
Boat Chib owns a fine house near the Main street bridge and its members may be seen any pleasant 
evening skimming over the Thames. Numerous other boats are owned in this vicinity and the beau- 
tiful coves about the river are frequent resorts for pleasure parties. While not a local affair, much 

interest is manifested in Norwich over 
the great aquatic contests which occur 
on the Thames every year between the 
yieat colleges, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, 
Coinell and University of Pennsylvania. 
I liese stiuggles have taken place every 
\cai without intermission since 1878, 
\\ hen the aquatic Titans, Yale and Har- 
\n<], made their first e'^say on the 
Thamchas a row- 



stieam, and 
gitat superi- 
t y to the 
ingheld lake, 
heie they had 
1 held for- 
ly, was so 
lous that this 

the iivei come ^-^^ " .4 --.^SJ^^^^.. ' " ^'^^i^ '''^'^'^ ^^^ 

off duiing the \ r^ / Wm^^^^^'^"'^ ^"^ &^^P^ '''"^•^ ^^^° 

Jast of June 01 \ (^'^' <^^^^^^^^i' "" '^--'' >'*'^^>^^V chosen 

■fii St of July of \ Ji^^^^^^m^.^'^'': '^.*«^^' --^ uithout 

•each J c a 

foi a month bt 

foie that titne 

the shadows of 

the commg eve 

arc cast laigely 

foie. II,uvaid,Y 

Columbia, Pennsj 

vania and Coint 

owninsj; boat housi 

on the Thames Du 

ing the week befoi 

the laces the town is enlivemd 1»> i 

fiequent coming and going of colhg 

men, anxious for a glance at their own 

pet champions ; but the great interest 

and excitement culminates on the days 

of the races. Tlie order of races is 

usually, the Yale-Pennsylvania fieshman 

race, the Harvard-Columbia freshman 

race, the Yale-Pennsylvania Uuiversity 

race, the Columbia-Cornell University 

■race, and finally on the last great day 

the Harvard-Yale University race. On the latter day particularly the river and shore are an object 

of wonderful beauty and delight. Early in the day the river begins to swarm with gaily- 

•decked craft, Ijoth small and large. Yachts with great streamers of blue or crimson bunting and 




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sheets strung with national Hags, decks lined with enthusiastic and exuberant partisans take up their 
place along the sides of the course, on the east part above the finish. All the large and small steam- 
ers, pleasure boats and tugs along this section of the shore get ready to take their crowded loads of 
passengers up the river to follow the racers down. Some time before the race boats come down fron* 
Norwich and up from New Haven packed with eager spectatoi-s, and when at length the two brawny- 
crews pull out from their bont-houscs and line up at the stake-boat, the river seems to be fairly alive- 

witli an immense concourse of 
e.xcited watchers. The scenes- 
on shore are none the less 
marked. Above the finish line,, 
on Winthrop Neck, is an im- 
mense grand stand, crowded 
with onlookers. The shores- 
for long distances are also- 
lined, and the long observa- 
tion train of twenty-five or 
thirty cars filled to the brim,, 
tlyiiig great banks of red and 
blue, and sending forth stun- 
ning peals of " Rah ! Rah ! 
Rah ! Yale," " R-a h ! Rah ! 
Rah ! Harvard," rlraws its 
winding length slowly up oppo- 
site the starting line. Now 
for a moment there is breath- 
iessness, then the pistol flashes,, 
the stern-lines from the two 
boats are dropped by their holders, and off neck and neck go the two great sweeping lines of oars, 
followed at a regulated distance on the river by a great and imposing line of steamboats and smaller 
craft, on the shore by the observation train which now sends forth the sharp staccato Yale shout, or 
the longer, deeper Harvard cry, as the partisans of either side fancy they see their own colors to the 
fore. So for four miles straight away dash the two crews, followed with unbending gaze by some 
twenty thousand eyes, and unwearying exclamations from some ten thousand throats. In little more 
than twenty minutes, that seem as many days to the crews with every muscle strained to its utmost,, 
and hardly more seconds to the vast watching concourse, and either the blue or the crimson has 
crossed the line, while cannons thunder from neighboring yachts, and the great annual conflict or> 
which were settled so many ardent hopes, and not a few treasured and anxious dollars, is decided. 
The victors generally turn about on their oars, and row quietly and slowly back up the river, while 
the vanquished crew pant, stretched out at full length for a time, and then are towed back to their 
headquarters by their launch. The great crowd now begins to disperse, the air being rent with the 
shouts in which only oue college name is heard, the others maintaining an unbroken silence. 

The record of winners and times for the last twelve years since the races have been rowed on the 
Thames, will no doiibl, interest a i^ood many : 




!NCE OF Mr. Geo. 

JAS. A. UISCOS, Archltec 



Smith. 



VKAR. 

1878 June i8. 

1879 June 27. 

1880 July 1. 

1881 July 1. 

1882 June 30. 

1883 June 28. 

1884 June 26. 

18H.5 lime 26. 

I.swi July 2. 

1W7 Inly 1. 

1888 June 29. 



WI\NK[:, (■OUUSK. 

. Ilivryarii Four miles 20 m., 

.Harvard Four miles 23 m., 

. Yale Four miles 25 m., 

Yale Four miles 22 m., 

. Harvard Four miles 20 m. , 

.Harvard Four miles 23 m., 

. Yale P'our miles 20 m., 

.Harvard Four miles .25 m., 

. Yale Four miles '.20 m., 

. Yale Four miles. 22 m., 

. Yale Four miles 20 m., 



June 28 Yale 



.Four miles. 



.21 m., 



45 sec. 
48 sec. 
9 sec. 
19 sec. 
47J^ sec. 
i&]4 sec. 
31 sec. 
151^ sec. 
21 Ji sec- 
56 sec. 
10 sec. 
30 sec. 



INDEX TO BUSINESS NOTICES. 



BANKS. 

Chelsea Savings Bank, The '?0 

Dime Savings Bank 53 

Merchants National Hank 61 

Norwich Savings Society, The 47 

Second National Bank, The 38 

Thames National Bank, The 38 

BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS. 

Bidwell, C. T. & W. F 36 

Bruce & Baird 62 

Chapman, Elias H 41 

Cosgrove, J. F. & Co 47 

Hamilton, G. W 35 

Kies. Geo, W. & Co 39 

Kelly, Timothy 57 

Small, Nalhan 59 

BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. 

Cranston & Co 34 

Noyes & Davis 



35 



BLACKSMITHS. 

Blackburn, William 56 

Monroe, J. C 73 

Scott, C. W., Jr 77 

Tubbs, William 51 

BREAD, CAKE AND PASTRY. 

Austin, E.Mrs 6'* 

Chapman, 8. A. Mrs 71 



CIVIL ENGINEERS . 

Chandler, C. E. 

Pitcher, Geoige fi , 



Lamb, N. D 

Perkins, John C. 
Vincent, W. H. . 



CONFECTIONERS 



COAL AND WOOD. 

Chappell, Edward & Co 

Harris, E D 

Jewett Brothers. 

Potter, Albert L. & Co 



CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE. 

Durfey, H. M 67 

Howie, S. M. Mrs 67 

Ueynolds. E. K. Mrs 70 

Smith, George A 46 

CIGAR MANUFACTl'RERS. 

Church, F. P. & Co 34 

Conant, .1. F 46 

Hanuis, George R 42 



DRl'GCJISTS. 

Brewer, John M 60- 

Biskel & Meech 73- 

Gaskell, Cliarles E ] es 

Herrick, B. A 39. 

Lee & Osgood 36 

Sevin, N. D & Son 43 

DRY' AND FANCY GOODS. 

Browning, C. D. & Co 4^ 

Dowe, F. E ,54 

Francis, A. & Co 54 

Hislop, Porteous & Miichell 33. 

Hough, Alfred Hft 

McJennett, J 37 

Palmer, B. H 6* 

Pitcher & Maine 58 

Shedd, Geo. V 51 

Small. Nathan 5» 

Sydleman, H. R., Mrs. (ladies cloaks) 5»- 

DENTISTS. 

Geer, S. L 67 

Howard, A. F 7S 

Prentis, G. F 44 

Sheffield, W. W 77 

FRUITS, ETC. 

Ofifenheiser, C. L 7,5 

Tubbs, O. H 70 

Worth, J. C 76 

FURNITURE. ETC. 

Davis, AT .54 

Gilbert, N. S. & Sons ryi 

Hourigan, M 74 

Putnam Furniture Co 80 

GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. 

Appley & Prentice ,')9 

Avery H. D 65 

Bailey, S. A 57 

Barnes, C. W 70 

Brewster Bros 60 

Cardwell. W. H 44 

Casey, Thomas E gg 

Dudley, C. E 54 

Durfey, H. M 67 

Francis, A. & Co .54 

Fuller, Edw. D. & Co. (wholesale) 38 

Gardner, F. L 76 

Gay, Frank B 57 

Grant. D. W '.'. 55 

Hill, C W 75 

Holloway, J. P 74 

James, Cliarles D 60 

Kelly, Timothy 57 

Lewis, Geo. A 72 

Murphy, James 7.5 

Murphy, John P 64 

Otis, A T 73 



INDEX TO BUSINESS NOT/CES. 



GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS iCoutiuuedi. 

Palmer, B. H (13 

Peckhaoi, R 01 

Pitcher & Maiue 58 

Potter, M. A 78 

Powers Bros (U 

Rallion, H D 71 

Ramage. Fred L 78 

ISevin, John F 78 

Smith, Geo. S. (wholesak-) r,2 

Smith, Welcome A ~>6 

Stoddard, J. A. & Son 60 

Tracy, F. W 63 

HARNESS niANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS. 

Shaw, Johu B 54 

Standish, J. G 65 

HATS. CAPS AND (JENTS' FIRNISHISGS. 

Falvev, T. .1 38 

Hawkins. J. E 71 

HOTELS AM) RESTAIRANTS. 

American House 59 

Benjamin, Jacob C 78 

Buckingham, The 43 

Congdon, E. Miss 73 

■Crocker Irlouse 79 

Randall & Hewitt (Breed Hall Ke^tauniui) 64 

Watch Hill House 79 

Wauregan House 69 

Whaley's Cafe 77 

INSURANCE. 

•Conn. Mutual Life Insurance Co. (W. H. Prothero). . 40 

JuUer & Story 41 

Hartshorn, J. W 80 

Xearned, B. P 69 

Mass. Mutual Life Insurance Co. (Carpenter, 1. W.,) 46 

Parker, John F 39 

People's Industrial Ins. Co., The 37 

Tarrant, N 65 

Williams, J. F. & Son 34 

LAUNDRIES. 

Norwich Steam Laundry Co 64 

Troy Steam Laundry 68 

LIVERY, BOARDING AND FEED STABLES. 

Baldwin, Charles L 59 

Brady, C. E 44 

Brown, Theron E 55 

Chapman, L. Ij 49 

Gray, Henry B 74 

Reynolds, O H .. 50 

Tweedy, D. S. (Wauregan Stables) 48 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

Ailing, N. E. (rublier goods) 37 

Brown, Daniel J. (locksmith) 56 

Carroll, L. W. & Son (paints, oils, etc.) 3) 

•Conver.se, A. T. (iron and steel) 49 

Eaton, Chase & Co. (hardware) 50 

Fellows & Rice (masons) 75 

•Gordon, P. G. (woolen rags and junk) 43 

Hiscox. J. A. (architect) 65 

King, C. J. (flour, grain, etc.) 39 

Lathrop, A. 1). (teaming) 51 

Lewis, Maxson P. (sash, doors, etc. ) 61 

Norwich Gas Co. & Electric Light Co 35 

Peck, Seth L. (mason's building materials) 57 

Perkins, (;. W. (carpentei) 75 

Palton, Wm. L. & Co. (bankers and brokers) ,57 

8nell Business College 45 

Stevenson, S J. (birds, etc.) 61 



MAMFACTIRERS. 

Barber, M. A (macliiuist) 60 

Bradford, Josepli (blank books) 69 

Chelsea File Works, The 51 

Collins, J P. & Co. (water wheels) 76 

Eaton, Chase & Co. (hardware) 50 

Goodwin, Richard F. (corks) 75 

Howe Cement Co. The (shoe dressings) 68 

Ives, W. W. (window display frames) 58 

Merrow, J. B. & Sons (crochet machines) 72 

Norwich Bleaching. Dyeing & Printing Co 48 

Norwich Belt Manufacturing Co 48 

Norwich Lock Manufacturing Co 72 

Norwich Nickel & Brass Works, The 62 

Norwich Paper Box Co 56 

Ossawan Mills Co. The (silk and worsted cords) 66 

Page, Wm. H. Wood Type Co. The 41 

Pequot Brass Foundry Co 43 

Ponemah Cotton Mills, The 47 

Rogers, C. B. & Co. (wood working machinery) 50 

Sibley Machine Co 49 



MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS. 

Bouquet Millinery and Fancy Goods Store. . . . 

Cantle, E. Mrs. . '. : 

Mitchell, A. S. Miss 

Strauss, J. & Co 



PAPER HANC 



Gilbert, N. S. & Sons. 
Yerrington, E. W 



PRINTERS. 



Hamilton & Pratt. 

Utley's Printing Office 

PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS. 

Bard, Geo. F 

Brown, Robert 

Reiss & Wholey 

Tompkins & Murphy 

Troland, John 



PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Durgan, J. O 

Gates Photo Studio, The 

Laighton Brothers 



PIANOS AND ORGANS. 

Shoninger, B & Co 

Yerrington, E W 



STOVES. RANGES AND STEAM HEATERS. 

Barstow, John P. & Co 

Brewster & Burnett 

Clark, Ansel . . .' 

Combination Heating Co 

Reiss & Wholey 

Tompkins & Murphy 

Troland, John 



TAILORS AND CLOTHIEUS. 

Dodge & Ilolloway 

Hirsch&Co 

Keppler, S. P 

Millea, Andrew 

Salomon, Louis 

Smith* Gilbert 

Wells, F. A. & Co 



Allen, Henry & S(m. 
Hourigan, M 

WATCH I 

Bliss. C. C 

Kingsbury, A. B. . 
Plaut. Abraham. . 
Woodward, H. R. 



UNDERTAKERf 



CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. 



LEADING BUSINESS HEN OP NORWICH. 



The Thames National Bank, Norwich, Ct.— Without 



Ijuilding up the mercantile and manufacturing interests of 
this section of the State, it may still be safely asserted that 
Norwich owes much to the enterprise and public spirit 
of those who have administered the affairs of the institu- 
tion in question. The management of a representative 
city bank is by no means an easy task at the best, and 
during times of financial "panic" it calls for judgment 
and resolution of a high order, for the officials feel that 
much besides the continuance of their own enterprise 
•depends upon the wisdom of their action, and appreciate 
the fact that a single false step may involve many impor- 
tant undertakings. It is perfectly safe to say that the 
business men of this section cordially endorse the Thames 
National Bank, and recognize the fact that it is conducted 
in the interest of the entire community and not of the 
stockholders alone, or indeed of any other class or faction. 
An institution conducted on so broad a basis with a capi- 
tal of $1,000,000, and a surplus of half that amount, must 
of necessity have a much more than local reputation, and 
it is but simple justice to say tliat no bank in the entire 
State is more widely or favorably known. Organized as a 
State bank in 1834, it was incorporated under tUe national 
banking laws in 186.5, and has since steadily progressed 
in influence and usefulness. No similar institution in 
New England is better prepared to transact a general 
banking business, and we may add that no bank carrying 
on operations on an equally large scale is more free from 
that excessive " red-tapeism " so distasteful to the aver- 
age business man. The banking rooms are elegantly 
decorated and fitted up, being supplied with everything 
necessary to facilitate business to the highest degree. 
They are centrally located at No. 16 Shetucliet street, in a 
commodious and handsome building of which the bank is 
owner. ]Mr. Franklin Nichols is president of the bank ; 
Mr. Edward N. Gibbs being vice-president ; Mr. Stephen B. 
Meech, cashier, and Mr. Charles W. Gale, assistant cashier; 
while the board of directors is composed of men largely 
and prominently identified with the representative busi- 
ness enterprises of Norwich and vicinity. 

Directors ; Franklin Nichols, Alfred A. Young, James 
L. Hubbard, Wm. G. Johnson, Hugh H. Osgood, John 
Mitchell, Thos. B. Sayles, Edw. N. Gibbs, Wra. A. Slater, 
Jlenry N. Gallup, Wm. N. Blackstone, Lucius Briggs. 



Hislop, Porteous & Mitchell, wholesale and retail 
dealers in Dry and Fancy Goods, Carpets, Oilcloths, 
Upholstery Goods, etc. Strictly one price. Nos. 83, 93 
and 95 Main Street; wholesale entrance 100-110 Water 
Street, Norwich, Conn.— Whatever may have been the 
case in the past, there is no denying that at the present 
time a business must either continually develop or decrease 
for there seems to be no such thing as standing still,— that 
is to say in such commercial centres as Norwich, New 
London, etc. A very prominent illustration of this fact is 
to be seen in the enterprise conducted by Messrs. Hislop, 
Porteous & Mitchell, at Nos. 93 and 95 Main street, and 
Nos. 100-110 Water street, for during the seventeen years 
that this undertaking has been carried on, its development 
has been both constant and rapid,— so rapid in fact as to 
have long since given the firm the reputation of being the 
leading house of the kind in the entire State. The modest 
establishment at No. 170 Main street, in which operations 
were begun in 1873, would not now accommodate a single 
one of the many important departments of the business, 
and in addition to the elegant and commodious establish- 
ment in this city, the firm maintain large branch stores at 
New London, and in New York State and Michigan. Mr. 
James Hislop is in charge of the New London store; Mr. 
Archibald Mitchell superintending the Norwich establish- 
ment, and Mr. John Porteous looking after the buying 
and other general interests of the firm. The Norwich 
store contains an immense stock of dry and fancy goods, 
carpetings, upholstery goods, etc. , and by common consent 
is clearly entitled to the name of headquarters for these 
and kindred articles,-for not only is the assortment the 
largest and the prices the lowest, but the goods are thor- 
oughly dependable in every respect, — the fact that an 
article was bought from Messrs. Hislop, Porteus & Mitch- 
ell being accepted as convincing evidence that it will prove 
precisely as represented. A very large and efficient force 
of assistants is employed and despite the great magnitude 
of the business, callers are attended to with a promptness 
and courtesy that might be profitably imitated in many 
other establishments. This firm spare no pains to fully 
satisfy purchasers. That this policy is a popular one, is 
evident from the magnitude the business has attained, and 
the inducements offered are so genuine that we can give 
our readers no better advice than to give this establishment 
an early call. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



Edward Chappell & Co., Coal and Lumber. Office, 40 
to 76 West Main Street, Central Wharf; Branch Office, 213 
Main Street, Franklin Square, Norwich, Conn.— It would 
be difficult to name another enterprise having so much 
dependent upon it as is the case with that conducted by 
Messrs. Edward Chappell & Co., for this representative 
firm deal very extensively in lumber and coal, and as they 
supply about all the large factories and other consumers in 
this vicinity with the latter commodity, a failure to satis- 
factorily meet the demands made upon them would have a 
powerful effect upon the manufacturing interests of this 
section. Happily there is not the slightest danger of any 
such failure, for the facilities under the control of this firm 
are unequalled, and in the future as in the past, will enable 
it to easily maintain the leading po<iition and fill the most 
extensive orders at short notice. The premises made use 
of are located at Nos. 46 to 76 Main street, Central Wharf, 
and there is also a branch office maintained at No. 313 
Main street, Franklin square. Some 20.000 tons of coal 
and 10,000,000 feet of lumber can be carried in stock at one 
time, and the arrangements for the reception, delivery and 
storage of the commodities dealt in must truly "be seen 
to be appreciated," for they are planned on too large a 
scale to render satisfactory description possible. About 
forty men are employed, and large and small orders are 
both assured immediate and painstaking attention, it being 
hardly necessary to add that the firm are prepared to quote 
bottom prices in every department of their business. 
Cargo lots supplied. This undertaking was founded in 
1840 by Mr. Edward Chappell, who is a native of New 
London, but has been located in Norwich since 1837. He 
is heavily interested in various manufacturing enterprises 
and has done much to develop the resources of this vicin- 
ity. His associates in the present firm are Messrs. E. F. 
Chapman and A. H. Brewer, the former a native of New 
York City, and the latter of Norwich. Mr. Chapman has 
been connected with the firm since 1848 and has held 
various municipal offices, having served for years in the 
common council, etc. Mr. Brewer is as generally known 
in social as in business circles, and stands very high in 
Free Masonry, having taken all the degrees that can be 
granted in this country. He is one of tlie few men who 
can honestly be said to have " hosts of friends," for he is 
very popular throughout this section and is prominently 
identified with the Arcanum Club, and with other social 
organizations. 



Cranston & Co. (formerly M. Safford & Co.), Jobbers 
and Retailers, Booksellers, Stationers and News Dealers, 
Artists' Materials and Photographic Supplies, 158 Main 
Street, Norwich, Conn — The enterprise carried on by 
Messrs. Cr.anston & Co., has practically completed its first 
half century of existence, for it was inaugurated in 1840 
by Mr. M. Safford. The firm name of M. Safford & Co. 
was adopted in 1866, I^Jr. B. T. Cranston then becoming a 
partner, and in 1887 the present style was taken. As now 
constituted, the firm is made up Messrs. B. T., W. B. L. 
and T. H. Cranston, the first named being a native of 
Warren, R. L, while both his associates were born in 
Providence. The present store has been occupied for 
nearly a third of a century, but it is modern in style, hav- 
ing an attractive plate-glass front and being equipped with 
all necessary facilities. The premises comprise four floors 
of the dimensions of 40x20 feet, and contain a stock 
which it is safe to say cannot be paralleled in this city. 
The firm are jobbers and retailers of books, stationery, 
artists' materials, photographic supplies, etc., and make it 
a point to carry an assortment which will admit of all 
tastes and all purses being suited. The very lowest market 
rates are quoted on reliable goods. Photographers, both 
professional and amateur, vvould do well to visit this pop- 
ular establishment, for only reliable supplies are dialt in 
and no pains is spared to assure satisfaction to every cus- 
tomer. There arc five assistants employed, and callers 
may depend upon receiving prompt and polite attention. 



J. F. Williams & Son, Fiie and Marine Insurance 
Agency, Richards Building, 91 Main Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — The New London County Mutual Fire Insurance 
Compmy was organized in 1840 and during the past half- 
century has steadily maintained its position in the front 
ranks of mutual companies. It has paid for losses since 
July, 1840, a sum approximating $200,000, and the amount 
of risks now outstanding is not far from $4,000,000. This 
company is remarkable even among mutual companies for 
the lightness of its running expenses, and the cha.iacter of 
the securities forming its assets shows very conservative 
and able management. The president is Mr. E. F. Parker, 
the secretary, Mr. J. F. Williams, and the board of 
directors is constituted of Messrs. E. F. Parker, John A. 
Morgan, P. S. M. Andrews, C. H. Osgood, John L. Bos- 
well, J. F. Williams, C. J. Winters, F. L. Gardner, Ira L. 
Peck, F. L. Osgood and Charles P. Cogswell The office 
of the company is in Richards Building, No. 91 Main 
street, where the secretary, Mr. Jerome F. Williams car- 
ries on a general insurance agency, being associated with 
Mr. L. H. Williams, under the firm name of J. F. Williams 
& Son. This is one of the most widely and favorably 
known agencies in the State, for it has been carried on for 
more than a quarter of a century and has an unblemished 
record for promptness and reliability Business was 
begun by the present senior partner in 1873, and Mr. L. H. 
Williams became associated with him in 1887. Both 
members of the firm are natives of Norwich, and Mr. J. 
F Williams is connected with the school board. Any 
amount of business may be placed through this firm on 
the most favorable terms, the following leading companies 
being represented: Sun Fire Office, London; Phffinix 
Insurance Co., London; West Chester, New York; Bow- 
ery, New York; Fire Association, London; Williamsburgh 
City Insurance Co., New York; Rochester German Insur- 
ance Co.. Rochester; Buffalo German Insurance Co., Buf- 
falo; Equitable Fire and Marine, Prov., R. I.; Providence- 
Washington, Prov., R. I.; Pacific, New York; Fireman's 
Fund, San Francisco ; California, San Francisco ; Com- 
merce, Albany ; New London County Mutual, Norwich ; 
Lloyd's Plate Glass, New York. 

F. P. Church & Co., manufacturers and dealers in 
Imported and Domestic Cigars, 72 Main Street, Norwich. 
— There is no firm doing business in this city which 
deserves more hearty and constant support from the smok- 
ing fraternity than does that of F. P. Church & Co., for 
this concern are manufacturers of and dealers in imported, 
and domestic cigars, and spare no pains to offer goods that 
will prove precisely as represented and give the best of sat- 
isfaction to consumers. The healthfulness or unhealthful- 
ness of smoking has caused almost endless discussion and 
given rise to many ingenious arguments on both sides of 
the question, but smokers and non smokers can consistently 
agree on one point — that if one is to smoke at all he should 
take care to use a pure and uniform grade of tobacco. 
Many a case of sickness has been asciibed to tobacco when 
if the truth were known it would not be the tobacco but 
the injurious flavoring or other adulterant used which 
should have been blamed. Carefully prepared tobacco, 
not artificially flavored, will injure no one if used in rea- 
sonable moderation, and those who assert the contrary 
take a position which experience does not maintain. 
Messrs. F. P. Church & Co carry a large assortment of 
foreign and domestic cigars in stock, and do both a whole- 
sale and retail business,"being prepared to fill the heaviest 
orders at short notice and to quote the lowest market rates. 
Their establishment is located at No. 73 Main street, and 
those in search of a good honest cigar at a good h<mest 
price will lind just what tliey want at this popular store. 
A specialty is made of the manufacture of the popular ten 
cent cigar, " No. 10," of which many thousands have been 
sold. The present firm was formed in 1886, and is con- 
stituted of Messrs. F. P. Church and L. R. Church, both 
of whom are niitives of Montville, and have a large circle 
of friends in this vicinity. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



G. W. Hamilton, Fiue Slices, 134 Main Street, Norwicb, 
Conn. — It is generally considered that the man who tries 
to suit everybody is very apt to find himself unable to suit 
anybody, but there are exceptions to all rules, and the 
experience of Mr. G. W. Hamilton would seem to indicate 
that intelligent efforts to please everybody will be appre- 
ciated by the public, for the gentleman in question has 
catered to all classes of trade since beginning operations in 
1884, and has built np an extensive and desirable business. 
Mr. Hamilton deals in foot-wear of all descriptions and 
always carries a complete and carefully chosen stock of 
fine boots, shoes, rubbers, slippers, etc., which comprises 
the productions of the most reputable manufacturers and 
always includes the very latest fashionable novelties as 
well as full lines of staple goods. The premises occupied 
are located at No. 134 Main street, and are of the dimen- 
sions of 45 X 30 feet. The stock is displayed to excellent 
advantage and the store is well worthy of a visit, for gdods 
are cheerfully shown, and three assistants are at hand to 
give prompt and courteous attention to callers. Mr. Ham- 
ilton is in a position to quote the very lowest market rates 
on all the goods be handles, and every article sold by him 
is guaranteed to prove precisely as represented in every 
respect. 



J. Strauss & Co., dealers in Millinery, 124 Main Street, 
Norwich. Conn.— It is not at all surpri-sing that the milli- 
nery business shimld have reached very large proportions 
in tills city, for in addition to tlie extensive local trade 
there is a heavy out of town patronage, and this patronage 
is bound to continue to increase as it becomes more plainly 
evident that the leading Norwich millinery houses can sue 
cessfully compete with those of New York in catering to 
non-resident patrons. The firm name of J. Strauss & Co. is 
very favorably known in connection with the handling of 
millinery, for this concern have done an extensive whole- 
sale, retail and custom business for some years and have 
proved themselves to have facilities fully equal to the best. 
The premises utilized are located at No. 124 Main street, 
and have an area of about 1500 square feet, affording 
ample room for the carrying of a very heavy stock of mil- 
linery goods of every description. There is no really fash- 
ionable novelty in the millinery line but what may be 
obtained here as soon as it is placed upon the market, and 
the fact that the customers of J. Strauss & Co. include the 
most tasty and careful dressers, indicates that the policy of 
the firm in this respect is appreciated. The facilities for 
the doing of custom work are unsurpassed, twelve a.ssist- 
ants lieing at hand to ensure the prompt and careful filling 
of every order. 



li. W. Carroll & Son, Commission Merchants, Wool, 
Cotton, Manufacturers Supplies, Dye Stuffs, Paints, Oils, 
Glass, etc., etc., Nos. 17, 19 and 21 Watu- Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — Few men have been more active in developing the 
manufacturing and mercantile interests of Connecticut 
than has Mr. L. W. Carroll, of the well-known firm of L. 
W. Carroll & Son, and this gentleman's activity has been 
by no means confined to the business with which the firm 
in question is identified, for he has long been prominent in 
banking circles, was concerned in the origin of the Occum 
Water Power Company, and is proprietor of one of the 
best equipped cotton mills in the State. The enterprise 
carried on by Messrs. L. W. Carroll & Son, was inaugu- 
rated in 1843 by Messrs Carroll & Crosby, Mr. L. W. Car- 
roll assuming sole control (he following year and admitting 
Mr. A. P. Carroll to partnership under the existing firm- 
name in 1876. A very extensive commission business is 
done, the concern dealing in wool, cotton, manufacturers' 
.supplies, paints, oils, glass, dye stuffs, etc., and carrying 
an immense stock which necessitates the occupancy of one 
of the largest warehouses in the city, the premises in use 
comprising six floors of the dimensions of 35 X HO feet. 
They are located at Nos. 17, 19 and 21 Water street, and 
eight assistants are at hand to give prompt and careful 
attention to every order. 



Noyes & Davis, wholesale and retail Booksellers and 
Stationers; Headquarters for Blank Books, School Books 
and School Supplies of all kinds; Base Balls, Bats, Lawn 
Tennis and Croquet, 152 and 1.54 Main Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — One of the most truly popular establishments to be 
found in this city is that conducted by Messrs. Noyes & 
Davis, at Nos. 152 and 154 JIain street, and one only needs 
to visit this store and to use his eyes and ears in order to 
obtain a sali.sfactory explanation of the high favor in which 
it is held by all classes of people. The premises are 
45 X 35 feet in dimensions and contain a most skillfully 
chosen stock, made up of books, stationery, fancy goods, 
blank books, base ball supplies, lawn tennis and croquet 
goods, etc. During the vacation season a specialty i» 
made of out-door games, etc., but at other tiines of year, 
particular attention is paid to the handling of school books 
and school supplies of all kinds, and with such success 
that this store is universally regarded as the headquarters 
for these goods. The very latest fashionable novelties in 
stationery are also obtainable here as soon as they appear 
in the market, and a full assortment of business stationery 
is always carried. The store has telephone connection, 
and orders thus received are assured as prompt and careful 
attention as those given in person. This business was 
founded about a quarter of a century ago by Mr. S. B. 
Bishop, and the present firm have been in charge since 
1873. The partners are Messrs. C. D. Noyes and George 
A. Davis, both of whom are too well known in this vicin- 
ity to call for extended personal mention. They give close 
attention to the business and are excellently prepared to 
fill wholesale and retail orders without delay and at the 
lowest market rates. 



Norwich Qaa-Light Co., Norwich Electric- Light Co., 

40 Slietucket Street, Norwich, Conn.— The Norwich Gas- 
Liglit Company anil the Norwich Electric-Light Company 
are separate and distinct corporations, but they supplement 
one another so perfectly in the service offered to the public 
that it is fitting they should be mentioned together, espe- 
cially as those prominent in one company are also inter- 
ested in the other. Those who predicted that electricity 
would drive gas from the field as an illuminant were far 
too premature in their prophecy, for although it is prob- 
able that electricity will gradually supersede gas for light- 
ing purposes, still the movement is bound to be slow and 
will work no hardship to those largely interested in gas 
company stock. On the other hand, gas is unquestionably 
the fuel of the future, and as a superior quality of heating' 
gas can be manufactured at a much less expense than can 
illuminating gas, there is no danger but that the mains 
and other plant now in use will find profitable employment 
for an indefinite time in the future. The Norwich Gas- 
Light Company was incorporated in 1854, and has a cap- 
ital of $125,000. It furnishes a very desirable quality of 
gas for illuminating purposes, and the prices quoted have 
always compared favorably with those named by other 
corporations doing business under similar conditions. The 
president is Mr. Franklin Nichols, the secretary and treas- 
urer, Mr. C. C. Johnson, and the superintendent, Mr. O. 
Gilmore; the directors being constituted as follows: 
Franklin Nichols, C. C. .Johnson, E. N. Gibbs, P. L. 
Osgood, W. A. Slater, John M. Johnson. 

The Norwich Electric-Light Company was incorporated 
In 1881 and has gained the good-will of resident business 
men and others by its progressive and- accommodating 
methods and by the reliability and cheapness of the service 
rendered. The company are prepared to supply 800 incan- 
descent, and seventy-six arc lights, and operate four large 
dynamos; the capital invested being $25,000. New and 
extensive works on North Main street are in process of 
erection. The president is Mr. H. H. Osgood, the secre- 
tary and treasurer, Mr. C. C. .Johnson, and the superin- 
tendent, Mr. George W. Phillips, while the board of 
directors is made up of Messrs. H. H. Osgood, E. N. Gibbs, 
J. Hunt Smith, William A. Slater and John M. Johnson. 
The offices of both the Gas light and the Electric-light 
companies are at No. 40 Slietucket street. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




H. R. Woodward, Diamonds, 
Watches. Jewelry, Silverware, and 
Optical Goods. Wholesale and Retail. 
Fine Watch and French Clock Repair- 
ing, Fine Engraving a Specialty. 
163 Main Street, Norwich, Conn., 
Bi inch Store at Gardiner, Maine. — 
Theie are few if any enterprises of no 
longer establishment which have 
gained so high a place in the favor of 
the purchasing public as is held by that 
( (inducted by Mr. H. R. Woodward, at 
\ci 163 Main street, and this popular- 
lU is all the more worthy of mention 
iMim the fact that it has been brought 
ibont li\ tiiilh li ^Miimate methods and hence is sure to be 
lasting and piogiessi-ve Operations were begun here April, 
18b8, but Mr Wnodwaidhas been in the wholesale line for 
the past twelve yeais and also conducts another store at 
Gardiner, Maine Mi Geo. S. Lathrop has for the past four 
years represented Mr. Woodward as travelling .salesman. 
The store in Gardiner, Maine, which is the leading jewelry 
store in town, has been known as a jewelry store thirlj'- 
three years. Both stores are headquarters for diamonds, 
watches, jewelry, silverware and optical goods, for Mr. 
Woodward deals in all these articles, doing both a whole- 
sale and retail business and offeringinducements which argue 
very favorable relations with manufacturers and a disposi- 
tion to be content with a very small margin of profit. The 
stock in both places is remarkably complete in its various 
departments and comprises a full selection of tlie latest 
fashionable novelties in the jewelry line, including some 
beautiful and tasteful designs for engagement rings. Sil- 
verware, both solid and plated, is extensively handled, 
and so are watches and parlor clocks, some very reliable 
timepieces being offered at low rates. Fine watch and 
French clock repairing is a prominent feature of the busi- 
ness, and a specialty is made of fine engraving, orders 
being executed at short notice in the highest style of the 
art. Mr. Woodward employs three efficient assistants at 
«ach store but gives careful personal attention to the 
supervision of affairs. He is very popular among his cus- 
tomers and has a large circle of friends. None of our local 
business men have worked harder to attain success, and 
Mr. Woodward has certainly been very successful. 



O. T. & W. F. Bidwell, Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Rub- 
bers. No. 138 Main Street, Norwich, Conn.— What may 
justly be regarded as the representative establishment of 
the kind in this city is that conducted by Messrs. C. T. & 
W. F. Bidwell, at No. 138 Main street. The enterprise 
carried on by this firm was inaugurated in 1843 by Mr. 
I. M. Uidwell, who continued the business in partnership 
with his son for some years and was finally succeeded by 
him, Mr. E. G. Bidwell remaining sole proprietor up to 
1884, when the existing firm assumed control. Both part- 
ners are natives of Norwicli and are connected with the 
Free Masons and tlic Oclil Fellows; having a very extensive 
acquaintance in ImiIIi l)iiMMrss and social circles. The firm 
utilize two floors nl llic iliiiicnsions of 55 X 25 feet, the 
store being magniliceiilly littcil up. and indeed comparing 
favorably with the leading Metropolitan establishments of 
a similar character. The public, however, are more im- 
mediately interested in the stock carried than in the prem- 
ises which contain it. Mud wp only regret Hint liick oCspncc 
forbids our dc-crit>in'j il -:'iiiirn IkiI in .Irlnil luv ii i-iwell 
worthy of such mrnl ion, in in-, i'Mni|Hi^. d ol I lir linrr l- nnlcs 
of foot wear anW i-.inlaiiiinLi llic \rr\ hiic-i I ,i -I, i- ,ii:ilile 
novelties in every deparlinciil. Koili :i ■:'■..'•-,'■ md 
retail business is done, but cspeii:il ,iiie :, . , lo 

the latter and a very extensive nnd ile-n i . . i ,!> is 

enjoyed. :\ressr.s. V. T. & W. K. \\\,\\\>\\ n. uid 

careful Ihimi- 1 miiiiitain such relalinn- ■,\iili IchIiulj' 

manurii.^ .■ ■ ■ Me the firm to queue r\re].iinn,ill\ 

low rule i ill " ',o||l is given to two e\|ieli['lieril ;ind 

polite iis-i iiiii iimI cullers are assured inimeiliale and 
painstaking allenlion. 



Lee &. Osgood, wholesale and retail Druggists, dealers 
in Paints, Oils, Lamp Chimneys, Window Glass, Mineral 
Waters and popular Patent Medicines, 129, 131 and 133 
Main Street, and 150, 153 and 154 Water Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — There are certain firm- names which have been so 
long and so prominently identified with the business inter- 
ests of Norwich that one can hardly think of that city 
without these representative concerns being brought to 
mind, and among them no one is more generally and 
favorably known than that of Lee & Osgood, doing busi- 
ness at Nos. 129, 131 and 133 Main street, and Nos. 150, 
152 and 154 Water street. This firm name was adopted 
over half a century ago, and although Mr. H. H. Osgood 
has long been sole proprietor the original style is still 
adhered to. Mr. Osgood has been mayor of this city and is 
too well known in business and social circles to render 
detailed personal mention at all necessary. The firm 
occupy very spacious premises, comprising five floors of 
the dimensrons of 60 X 40 feet and three floors measuring 
50 X 30 feet, and, as may well be imagined from the vast 
storage capacity utilized, they carry an immense stock, 
complete in every department and remarkably varied and 
comprvhensive. It is made up of drugs, medicines and 
cliemicals of every description; paints, oils and window 
glass, lamp chimneys, mineral waters, popular patent med- 
icines and other articles far too numerous to mention. 
Both a wholesale and retail business is carried on, and the 
magnitude of the trade is indicated by the fact that employ- 
ment is given to fifteen assistants. This large force enables 
the firm to fill all orders, large or small, at short notice, 
and the promptness of the service, the quality of the goods 
and the lowness of the prices fully justify and cxplam the 
genera! popularity of the establishment. 



Smith & Gilbert, Merchant Tailors. Men's Furnishing 
Goods, Fine Shins made to measure. 140 Main Street, 
Norwich, Conn. — There is a certain class which will always 
prefer custom made clothing, and there is another class which 
will be satisfied with ready made garments, so that there is no 
real danger of these two branches of trade interfering with 
one another. The well informed public know that supe- 
rior ready-made garments are preferable to inferior custom 
clothing, and they also know that the highest class of 
custom work is so far superior to the highest grade of 
ready-made work that no comparison is possible. There- 
fore it is obvious that one should either place' his order 
with a first-class merchant tailoring firm or else purchase 
high-grade ready-made garments, and in our opinion the 
first course is the more economical as well as the more sat- 
isfactory in other respects. No better clothing is made in 
this State than that produced by Messrs. Smith & Gilbert, 
doing business at No. 140 Main street, and when its wear- 
ing qualities are duly considered and the moderate charges 
made are brought to mind, we believe that it will be found 
to be cheaper than presentable ready-made garments. The 
firm in question do a very extensive business, and utilize 
two floors of the dimensions of 60X30 feet. They carry a 
heavy, varied and seasonable stock of foreign and domestic 
fabrics, and men's furnishing goods and always present 
the latest fashionable novelties for their customers to 
choose from. Employment is given to thirteen competent 
assistants, and orders can be filled at short notice; it being 
understood, of course, that perfection of fit and thorough- 
ness of workmanship are guaranteed. An important 
department of the business i.s" the making of fine shirts to 
measure, and the most fastidious cannot help being satisfied 
with the results attained. This enterprise was started 
more than a quarter of a century ago by Messrs. Uayes & 
Smith, and the present firm was formed in 1875. Mr. A. 
D. Smith is a native of Worcester, Mass., and wasformerly 
coimecleil wilh the city council, while Mr. .1. W. Gilbert 
wasii.Mi 111 MiiT.r.l. Conn. Both these gentlemen give 
eaii I -ni ion lo the carrying on of the business 

mill )!' ; ired to fully maintain the enviable rep- 

11 tall' ill r>ii I pine.ss and reliability which has been held 

for .so lung u period. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOIiWICII. 



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J. McJennett, Hosiery, Gloves, Laces, Corsets, etc. 
Art Embroidery Materials. 144 Main Street, Norwich.— 
The store of which Mr. J. McJennett is the proprietor, 
located at No. 144 Jliiin street, is one of those establish- 
ments which may be patronized again and again with ever 
increasing satisfaction, lor the leliability of the goods, the 
lowness of the prices and the promptness and courtesy of 
the service, all combine to make this a favorite with dis- 
criminating purchasers. The proprietor is a native of 
Scotland, and established his present enterprise about 1877. 
He is exceptionally fiimiliar with the many details of his 
business, and being a close and sUillful buyer, is enabled 
to offer many marked inducements to his patrons. The 
stock on hand is so large and varied that we can do but 
little more than mention the more iniimrlaiit aiiiiles It 
comprises, such as hosiery, gloves, liui>. c-iiibniideries, 
ribbons, buttons, small wares and fau' y .i;o,h1s, a ^prcialty 
of art embroidery materials, and particular atti.nlion is 
given to the handling of corsets, ladies' white underwear, 
children's short and long cambric dresses, capes and lace 
caps. Mr. McJennett uuikes it a rule to offer his cus- 
tomers the very latest fashionable novelties to choose from, 
and to quote prices that will bear the very closest examina- 
tion and comparison. He employs two efficient assistants, 
and every caller is sure of receiving prompt, careful and 
polite attention. 

N. E. Ailing, wholesale and retail dealer in Rubber 
Goods of every description, 11 Main Street and 33 Water 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — With the exception of iron, and 
of paper, and of wood, there is no material so generally 
useful as rubber, and considering the almost endless suc- 
cessful applications which have been made of it during the 
comparatively few years it has been upon the market, no 
reasonable limit can be set to its wider usefulness in the 
future. An immense amount of capital is invested in the 
production of rubber goods, and as each of the many con- 
cerns in the business has certain specialties in which it 
excels, it is obvious that the most convenient as well as the 
surest way to " get the best " is to buy, not of the agents 
of any particular company or firm, but of a dealer who 
handles the productions of all reputable rubber manufac- 
turers. Such a dealer is Mr. N. E. Ailing, and as he sells 
both at wholesale and retail he is prepared to furnish 
rubber goods of every description, iu quantities to suit and 
at the lowest market rates. ^Mr. Ailing carries a very 
heavy and varied stock, utilizing the spacious premises at 
No. 11 jNlain street, and No. 22 Water street, and sparing 
no pains to keep his assortment as complete as possible in 
every department. It is very generally understood that it 
is practically impossible in the majority of instances for 
the ordinary purchaser to distinguish between the good 
and the liad'in rubVier goods Ijy "superficial examination, 
and as their quality is apt to vary greatly with different 
manufacturers, the advantage of buying from a responsible 
dealer who guarantees his articles to prove as represented 
is obvious. 

Dodge & HoUoway, Clothing and Gent's Furnishing 
Goods, No. 133 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — The estab- 
lishment conducted by Messrs. Dodge & Holloway, at No. 
133 Main street, is a very old stand indeed, and was occu- 
pied by Mr. Pliny Brewer for more than forty years lietore 
he was succeeded by the present concern in iss'.i. but were 
its age its only recommendation wr wuulil ud! lake up the 
time of our readers in writing al)>iul il, for this licnk has to 
do with the live concerns of to daj' and uot with the relics 
of a bye-gone period. But Messrs. Dodge & Holloway do 
not depend upon the past to distinguish their establish- 
ment, on the contrary they are fully alive to the demands 
of the present day and offer inducements to purchasers of 
clothing, gentlemen's furnishings, etc., which are by no 
means "easy to parallel elsewhere. The store is almost 
sixty feet deep, and contains a stock which must truly be 
seen to be appreciated, for it includes nothing but fresh, 
seasonable and fashionable goods, selected expressly for 



city trade and sure to give satisfaction to the most critical. 
The prices, too, are " right " in every respect, and not the 
least commendable feature of the management is the 
prompt and polite attention assured to every caller. Mr. 
Frank I. Dodge is a native of Norwich and has a very 
large circle of friends in this city, while Mr. George A. 
Holloway was bort in Groton, and is also widely and 
favorably known in business and social circles. 

The People's Industrial Insurance Co. Paid up Capi- 
tal, $100,000; Authorized Capital, $500,000. 15 Main 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — AVeie all corporations conducted 
on the same general principles which have characterized 
the management of the People's Industrial Insurance Com- 
pany since its organization, there would not be that wide- 
spread jealousy and mistrust of corporate enterprises now 
so evident among the people, for the company in question 
has steadily and rapidly gained in popularity from year to 
year and has repeatedly proved itself to be worthy of every 
confidence. It created a favorable impression at the out- 
set of its career bj' beginning operations as a strictly inde- 
pendent company; not bound by the rules of any trust and 
therefore free to carry out whatever contracts might be 
made; and this independence has been steadily maintained 
up to the present time. Being, as its name indicates, a 
•' People's" company, it .seeks to avoid all unnecessary red 
tape and unessential formalities, the result being that one 
is not obliged to be a lawyer in order to understand the 
contracts, while policy holders may safely depend upon 
having claims paid iinmeduttely on completion of proofs of 
loss at the home office. Industrial insurance meets the 
wants of the people and thousands insure in the People's 
Industrial who would never think of taking out policies in 
ordinary insurance companies, for under the plan followed 
by the People's Company the cost of insurance is from five 
cents per week upwards and no increase of payments is 
required. Dues are collected weekly at the houses of the 
policy holders, thus obviating all trouble and loss of time. 
Five cents per week is so small a sum that no family 
would miss it, and yet it will insure a child aged from one 
to thirteen years, for various amounts up to $120. Ten 
cents per week will insure a person aged twenty for $203. 
Twenty Hve cents per week will insure a person aged 
thirty for $390. Fifty-five cents per week will insure a 
person aged twenty-one for $1,078. This being the case, 
who will say that small sums of money cannot be profit- 
ably invested ? Another point worthy of mention is that 
this company affords "insurance that insures." The 
directors are men who are very widely and favorably 
known in the community and who would never lend their 
names to any enterprise not carried on in accordance with 
sound and honorable business prinoiples. The company 
has a paid up capital of $100,000, and authorized capital of 
half a million, and is easily able to meet all demands made 
upon it. The home oltiee is located iu this city, in Carroll 
Block, No. l.j Jlain street, and callers will cheerfully be 
given any iiifoiiiiation desired. The following list of 
offlcersand directors will show the kind of men identified 
with this popularand deserving uudertaking: 

President: Hugh H. Osgood. 

Vice President, Win. Fairbanks. 

Second Vice-President and Treasurer, Andrew E. Carey. 

Secretary, Sherman B. Bishop. 

Counsellor, Jeremiah Halsey. 

Actuary, Levi W. Meech. 

Medical Examiner, William Witter, M. D. 

Board of directors. Hugh M. Otigood, Ex-Mayor of Nor- 
wich; Sherman B. Bishop, Secretary; Andrew E Carey, 
Second Vice-President and Treasurer; William Fairbanks, 
Vice President; A. L. Williston, President First National 
Bank, Northampton, Mass. : S. Henry Whilcomb, Presi- 
dent Whitcomb Envelope Co.. Worcester, Mass.; John E. 
Warner, Secretary Hopkins & Allen Mfg. Company; 
Henry H. Gallup (Gallup & Ulmer), Norwich Belt Mfg. 
Co. : .1. Palmer Storv. General Insurance Agent. 

Norwich agents, Butler Bros, and A. A. Hayward. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



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B A Herrick, \\ iuKqIU lluuoe I'liaimacy, Norwich, 
( oiiii — llic \\ uiic^au House Pharmacy is doubtless 
plu'.uUl} f imiliir to main <)t our readers, for it has for 
sjjiv, jt-irs laul-ci \ci} hi^^h amonj local retail drug stores 
and is to-day unquestionably as well managed an establish- 
ment of the kind as can be found in this State. The 
patrons of a pharmacy have a right to expect the utmost 
caution on the part of the management when they are 
called upon to compound physicians' prescriptions, and 
we are happy to say that this expectation is fully realized 
in the case of the establishment in question, for the pro- 
prietor, Mr. B. A. Herrick, spares no pains to guard 
against the possibility of even the slightest error, and has 
provided the most elaborate and improved facilities for the 
measuring and general handling of the drugs and chemi- 
cals dealt in. The preparation of physicians' prescrip- 
tions is recognized as the most important feature of the 
business, and Ihe many orders daily tilled show that the 
public are appreciative of the advantages here offered. 
Mr. Herrick is a native of this State and has conducted 
bis present enterprise since 1883. He gives close personal 
attention to the supi-ivision of affairs, and employs three 
competent and pnli'- :i -i i \u\<. so that despite the magni- 
tude of the bu>i : filler is sure of receiving 
immediate and ( n lii . n The stock includes not 
only drugs, medicin' - nrl rh, micals of every description, 
but also toilet and fancy arlirlcs, etc., the latest novelties 
being represented and "moderate charges being made in 
connection with all the various articles handled. 

T. J. Falvey, Hats, Caps and Gents' Piu-nishings, 74 
Main Street, opposite Post Otlioe, Norwich, Conn.— It 
would, of course, be a most excellent thing if all of us had 
so large an income as to rciidcr ii diiinly uiuicicssniy to 
practice the close economy wIik li is nnw lln- mli- i:ilhrr 
than the exception, but as ilii- ili -ii;iiil'- cnniliiidn nf all'iiis 
is out of the question, the next licsl lliin^ is in niaii:igc so 
as to make our present income go as lar as possil)le So 
far as the purchase of hats, caps and gents' furnishings is 
concerned this can be brought about by placing orders 
■with Mr. T. J. Falvey, doing business at No. 74 Main 
etreet, opposite the Post OiBce, for Mr. Falvey carries a 
large and varied stock of such goods and quotes the very 
lowest market rates on them at all times. He is a native 
of Jjebanon, Conn., and has been idenlified with his present 
establishment since 1885. The premises in use have an 
area of 1000 square feet, and afford ample opportunity for 
the display of the heavy stock to excellent advantage; 
making the task of selection both easy and agreeable. Mr. 
Falvey makes it a point to offer his customers the very 
latest fashionable novelties to choose from, and those who 



wish to dress in accordance with the very latest dictates of 
fashion and yet do not care to pay exorbitant prices can 
possibly find no more advantageous establishment at which 
to deal. 

Edward D. Fuller & Co., dealers in Groceries, Provis- 
ions, Flour, Wooden Ware, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, 
Butter, Cheese, etc., etc., Nos. 4.5, 47, 49 and 51 Water 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — The liberal space we have given 
in this book to notices of the representative retail grocery 
houses of Norwich and vicinity, shows how we appreciate 
the importance of this branch of trade and gives amply 
sufficient reason why we should make mention of such an 
establishment as that conducted by Messrs. Edward D. 
Fuller & Co., for our retail grocers are of course directly 
dependent upon local wholesale houses for the nature of 
the service they are prepared to offer, and the concern in 
question ranks with the leading wholesale grocery and pro- 
vision dealers of the State. The business was founded 
more than sixty years ago, operations having been begun 
by Messrs. Backus & Norton, in 1837. The firm of Case 
& Fuller assumed control in 1878, and the present style 
was adopted in December, 1888 An immense stock is 
carried, as indeed may be judged from the size of the 
premises occupied, these being numbered 45, 47, 49 and 51 
Water street, and being fitted up with all necessary facili- 
ties for the handling and the storage of goods ; which lat- 
ter fact has much to do with the reputation the firm enjoys 
for filling all orders at short notice and with perfect accu- 
racy. Among the more prominent commodities handled 
may be mentioned staple and fancy groceries, provisions, 
flour, wooden ware, foreign and domestic fruits, butter, 
cheese and country produce in general ; and we may add 
that no concern is better prepared to supply canned goods, 
put up by the most reputable packers, in quantities to suit 
and at positively bottom prices. The store has telephone 
connection and five assistants are at hand to ensiu'e the 
prompt and satisfactory filling of orders. 



Second National Bank, Norwich, Conn. — First-class 
banking facilities may not produce business, but they cer- 
tainly tend to develop it largel3', and there is no question 
but that, other things being equal, the community having 
the best banking facilities will gain the most prosperity 
and prominence. It would, of course, be absurd to main- 
tain that our local manufacturers and local commerce have 
reached tlieir present development solely through the 
operations of the various banks here located, but it would 
be equally absurd to deny that these institutions have 
exerted a very appreciable influence in stimulating the 
industrial and mercantile growth of the city. The Second 
National Bank may fairly be taken as a representative 
Norwich financial institution for it has been carried on for 
a full quarter of a century, and stands to-day high in the 
confidence of the general public. This bank was incor- 
porated in 1864, with a capital of POO.OOO, and it has 
established such favorable relations with correspondents 
throughout the country as to be in a position to offer un- 
surpassed advantages to patrons as regards the promptness, 
accuracy and zeal with which all bu.siness entrusted to it 
is transacted. The bank has a very large surplus, and its 
financial condition could hardly be improved upon, while 
the experience and standing of the officers and directors 
form the best possible evidence that, in the future as in the 
past, the credit of the institution will steadily be preserved 
above suspicion. The capital is $300,000 and surplus 
$60,000. The following list of those concerned in its man- 
agement is made np of the names of business men thor- 
oughly idenlified with Norwich and her interests, and 
prominent in manufacturing as well as in financial circles : 

President, E. U, Thompson. 

Vice-President, C. P. Cogswell. 

('ashier, Ira L. Peck. 

Directors. E. R. Thompson, C. P. Cogswell, W. R. 
Burnham, W. R. Austin, Lyman Gould. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



Alfred Hough, Specialties in Dress Trimmings, Laces 
and Fancy Goods. Orders will receive prompt and per- 
sonal attention; 13 jSIain Street, Carroll Building, opposite 
Breed Hall, Norwich, Conn.— The phrase "a long-felt 
want," has been used so often and worn so threadbare that 
it deserves honorable retirement from active service, but 
it is so compactly descriptive a term that it can hardly be 
spared and we must utilize it once more in referring to the 
enterprise conducted by Mr. Alfred Hough, 13 Main street 
(Carroll Building, opposite Breed Hall), for this undertak- 
ing most certainly has supplied a " long-felt want," as is 
evidenced by the cordial support given to it since its incep- 
tiim in March, 1889. Mr. Hough handles specialties in 
dress trimmings, laces and fancy goods, and his stock is 
worthy the careful inspection of every lady in the city, for it 
is remarkably complete and desirable, and comprises not a 
few articles which it would be difficult if not impossible to 
find elsewhere in this vicinity. The premises occupied are 
35 X 45 feet in dimensions, and the stock on hand is dis- 
played to excellent advantage, being tastefully and con- 
veniently arranged so that examination is easy and pleasant. 
Mr. Hough makes a practice of giving p-ompt personal 
attention to orders for goods not in stock, matching trim- 
mings, ribbons, etc., etc., and with the aid of two assist- 
ants is prepared to assure immediate and courteous service 
to all who may favor his establishment with a call. 

Henry Allen & Son, Undertakers; Residences, 93 and 94 
Main, and 49 Cliurch Streets. Office 98 Main Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn. — The enterprise conducted by Messrs. Henry 
Allen & Son, at No. 98 Main street, upstairs, is most cer- 
tainly deserving of prominent and favorable mention 
among the leading and typical undertakings of this section, 
for it was inaugurated more than a quarter of a century 
ago and for many years has held its present leading posi- 
tion. Operations were begun by Mr. Henry Allen in 1863, 
and in 1871 the existing tirm-name was adopted, Mr. 
Amos D. Allen being admitted to partnership. Eleven 
years later Mr. William H. Allen became a member of the 
firm which now consists of Messrs. Henry, Amos and Will- 
iam Allen, the first-named gentleman being a native of 
Windham, while both his sons were born in this city. 
The premises utilized comprise three buildings, one of 
which contains one floor, measuring 70 X 40 feet, the 
other two having three floors of the dimensions of 80 X 35 
feet. The firm have four fine hearses, one costing $1,500, 
being the finest in Eastern Connecticut. All the newest 
and best improved methods have been added to the equip- 
ment of the establishment and the finest undertaking work 
is executed. They are located at No. 98 Main street, 
nearly opposite the Western Union Telegraph Company's 
office, and as the residence of the members of the firm is 
at the west end of the same premises, orders may be left 
at all hours with the certainty of tht-ir receiving immediate 
and careful iitteution. Employment is given to three 
competent assistants, and as for the facilities at hand it is 
only necessary to say that they are amply sufficient to 
fully maintain the old-established reputation of this con- 
cern for promptness and thoroughness. The stock com- 
prises coffins, caskets, robes and funeral goods of every 
description, these articles being handled both at wholesale 
and retail, and being furnished at the lowest market rates 
at all times. Tlie entire charge of funerals will be assumed 
when desired, and entirely satisfactory service will be ren- 
dered at uniformly low rates. 

Geo. W. Kies & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in 
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, 80 Main Street (directly oppo- 
site the Post Office), Norwich, Conn.— A man who has 
carried on a certain line of business for more than a score 
of yeats should certainly be thoroughly convei'sant with it 
in every detail and should therefore be in a position to 
offer unsurpassed inducements to his customers, and we 
are sure that no one familiar with the facts will dispute 
that snch is the case with George W. Kies & Co., doing 
business at No. 80 Main street. This enterprise was 
inaugurated by Mr. Kies in 1866, and the present firm was 



formed in 1883 by the admission of Mr. James L. Coffee, 
who had been connected with the business in the capacity 
of salesman for thirteen years previous to that date. The 
senior partner is a native of Danielsonville, and his asso- 
ciate was born in this city. The premises now occupied 
are located directly opposite the post office, and as they 
have an area of about 1500 square feet, are capable of 
accommodating a large and varied stock. Considering the 
long experience of both the proprietors it becomes almost 
unnecessary to state that this stock is composed exclusively 
of reliable and desirable goods, and that the prices quoted 
are as low as can be named on dependable footwear. The 
latest fashionable novelties are at hand to choose from, and 
a large force of competent assistants assures immediate 
and polite attention to every caller. 



O. J. King, dealer in Flour, Grain, Meal, Feed, Baled 
Hay, etc., No. 41 Commerce Street, Norwich, Conn- 
There are many reasons why the enterprise conducted by 
Mr. C. J. King, at No. 41 Commerce street, should be 
regarded as a truly representative one, for during the more 
than sixty years that it has been carried on it has been 
honorably and intelligently managed, and is to-day with- 
out doubt as generally popular an undertaking of the kind 
as can be found in this city. Operations were begun about 
the year 1839, and the present proprietor has had control 
for nearly a score of years, he assuming possession in 1871. 
Mr. King is a native of Greene county, N. Y., and is one 
of the best-known of our resident merchants, both in trade 
and in social circles. He has very appreciably developed 
his business in every department, and gives it that close 
and careful personal attention which is indispensable to 
the attainment of the best results. Four floors are made 
use of, each of which measures 35 X 60 feet, and this large 
amount of space is all required in order to properly accom- 
modate the very heavy stock, which comprises flour, 
grain, meal, feed, baled hay, etc., and is always complete 
in every department. Mr. King does both a wholesale and 
retail business and offers unsurpassed inducements to both 
classes of buyers. He employs about nine assistants on 
the average, and is always prf pared to meet all demands 
upon him, his facilities for filling orders at short notice 
being ail that could be desired. 



John P. Parker, Insurance Agency, Room No. 3, Chel- 
sea Savings Bank Building, Shetucket Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — The insurance agency conducted by Mr. John F. 
Parker, in room No. 3, Chelsea Savings Bank building, 
Shetucket street, was founded just about a quarter of a 
century ago, operations having been begun in 1865 by Mr. 
Thomas H. Perkins. The mere fact that this agency has 
received public support for so extended a period is of itself 
enough to establish its representative position, without 
taking into account the prominence due to the magnitude 
of the operations carried on. Mr. Parker represents fire 
and life companies having aggregate assets of over $30,000,- 
000, and among these organizations are numbered some of 
the very strongest insurance companies in the world ; lead- 
ing English as well as representative American corpora- 
tions being acted for. As might reasonably be judged, in 
view of Mr. Parker's long and varied experience in his 
present line of business, he is in a po.sition to offer induce- 
ments second to none in the line of strictly dependable 
insurance at strictly equitable rates. Callers are always 
assured immediate and courteous attention, and an idea of 
the ch;iractHr and scope of the business may be gained 
from the following list of companies represented : 

Hartford, Hartford ; Connecticut, Hartford ; Orient, 
Hartford; North British and Mercantile, England ; Queen, 
England ; Imperial, England ; Northern, England ; Fire 
Association, Philadelphia ; American. Philadelphia ; Al- 
bany, Albany, N. Y. ; Trans-Atlantic, Hamburg, Germany; 
Middlesex Mutual, Middletown ; New London County 
Mutual, Norwich ; Travelers' (Life and Accident), Hart- 
ford. Aggregate Assets, $30,000,000. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



ESTKBUISHED 13^6. 



Coonecticut Mutual Life losufance Companf, 



HARTKORD. 



ASSETS DECEMBER 31, 1889, ------ $57,874,971.71 

LIABILITIES, -------- 52,794,795.10 

SURPLUS BY COMPANY'S STANDARD, - - - - 5,080,176.61 

SURPLUS BY CONNECTICUT STANDARD, - - - 5,530,000.00 

NUMBER OP POLICIES IN FORCE, 68,830, - - - - 151,739,494.00 



Ratio of Expense of Management to Receipts, 9.98 per cent. 

RECEIVED FOR PREMIUMS IN 1889, ----- $4,418,336.47 
RECEIVED FOR INTEREST AND RENTS, - - - 3,065,405.44 

PROFIT AND LOSS, ------ 217,479.36 

$7,701,221.27 



Total Paid to Policy Holders, - - - $5,839,313.31, 

OR ,$1,420,970.84 MORE THAN PREMIUM RECEIPTS. 



The CoinjHini/ ntiihe a ftpcrid/fi/ of Low Bate Emloirnienf Policies. 

Dividends Paid Anuiiallii or run he left with CojnjKinij at 4 J-VC Compound Interest. 

THREE PER CENT. RESERVE. 

During the year 1883, in view of the tendency to a gradual decline in the rate of interest, and of (he long time 
many life jjolicies have to run, and in order to provide against every contingency arising therefrcm, the Ccnipany 
changed its standard of solvency as to new business, basing its calculations on earning three per cent., in.stead of 
four per cent., which is the highest legal standard — the only instance in this country of a conferrative change of 

by any coinjiany. This higher reserve means larger accumulations of money to earn interest, 



larger future returns of surplus, and the highest security kno"Svn. It afl'ords larger paid-up and cash 
surrender values, when such surrender is desired. Its effects upon future dividends is very marked, and will be 
most satisfactory to the insured. 

IMPORTANT TESTIMONY. 

" The worthiest and most truly successful Life Company, in the near future, -will be the one -which 
ries on its affairs at least expense." — [Bon. John K. Tcirhox, Inmrcmce Commissioner. 

"The only possible way to make insurance cheap, is to make the expense of management as 
light as the nature ol lii- i.ir-nu--, will v\ niaiil.'" \ lusiirdnci- Ccm iiiissi.ri i cf l''i.ii. 

"Too much stre.ss . , — ). :,mI ii|i..ii thr i|in>slii,ii ol rxpl■ll^c•. l! I Mm 1,( \ lo the w-hole ^tuation. 
How much lias been ri(. ' |.\ ni.li imli. mh! !•. im ^ i. .1. aiiiMM ^ nun b | i;.l ^ m I. r . imliicting the business.. 

the most vital of all llr .|iu . li.-n- n.^vlMd in lliu i.racliev ut lilf uikUtw litm-. '- [( . N. L'iricw. 

WILLIAM 11. PROTHERO, Agt. for Eastern Coiinectictit. 

"BULLETIN" Building, Norwich, Conn. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



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Elias H. Chapman, dealer in Boots, Shoes, etc., 104 
Main Street, Norwicli, Conn. — There is no single article of 
dress which the average person exercises more care in 
choosing than that of foot-wear, and there is excellent 
reason for this, for not only one's personal appearance but 
one's comfort also is largely dependent upon the boots or 
shoes worn. Those who'have made a study of the matter 
assert that no two individuals' feet are exactly alike, there 
being certain peculiarities of shape in every instance, the 
same as there are certain peculiarities of feature which 
render every individual distinguishable fi(im his fellows ; 
and as this is the case it is evident thai \\u- only \\.iy to 
properly cater to all tastes and all require minis is ti> curry 
so large a stock that the most varying (leniiui(l^ can be 
satisfied. In this connection we may ijroperly call atten- 
tion to the assortment offered by Mr. E. H. Chapman at 
No. 104 Main Street, for this is complete in every depart- 
ment and is composed of the productions of the best- 
equipped and most popular manufacturers. Mr. Chapman 
is a native of Griswold and founded his present business in 
1888. He at present is Treasurer and Clerk of the town of 
Griswold, and is very generally and favorably known 
throughout this vicinity. The premises utilized comprise 
two floors of the dimensions of 35 X 20 feet, and the stock 
is displayed to excellent advantage, making the task of 
selection an easy and agreeable one. Employment is 
afforded to two efficient assistants and prompt and courte- 
ous attention is assured to all, bottom prices being quoted 
on all the goods dealt in. Mr. Chapman has also been a 
partner for the past thirteen years of the firm of Potter & 
Chapman, of Jewett City. 

The Gates Photo Studio, Miss E. M. Gates, Proprie- 
tress; W. D. Hickmott. Operator; 161 Main Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn. ^Wonderful progress has been made in pho- 
tography of late 3'ears. but the taste of the public has 
advanced as rapidly as has the art itself and consequently 
only the very best of work is now in request among the 
most desirable class of patrons. This is as it should be, 
for such a condition of affairs stimulates operators to do 
their best and assures continued and rapid progress. It is 
because we know that no better work is turned out in this 
city that we take especial pleasure in calling attention to 
"The Gates Photographic Mudio," at No. 161 Main street, 
for this studio is equipped with the latest improved appa- 
ratus, is in charge of an experienced and skilll'id operator, 
and is well worUiy of the ncncrous patronage it has thus 
far received. These premises have been utilized for photo- 
graphic purposes for many years but only came into the 
possession of Miss E. M. Gates, the present pioprietress, 
in April, 1889. Miss Gates refitted the sludio throughout, 
sparing no expense and neglecting no precaution that 
would tend to ensure more uniformity of excellenre in the 
results attained. Under the present management first class 
work only is done; all work being guaranteed satisfactory 
in every respect. The prices are as low as is consistent 
with the carrying out of such a policy; being $5 00 per 
dozen for cabinets, and !f3.50 per dozen for cards. A 
specialty is made of large work, and elegant life-size por- 
traits may be obtained lieie at moderate rates. The ope- 
rator, Mr. W. D Hickmott, has had long and varied expe- 
rience, and the licst vouchei- of his skill is that afforded by 
the work on exhibition at the studio. Mr. Hickmott is 
just as anxious as his customers to attain the best results, 
and offers the following suggestions to intending sitters. 
They are the outcome of practical experience and are 
worthy of being strictly followed; 

The best dres's materials, and those which give the rich- 
est (fleets are silks, satins, reps. , a-liiucivs and brocades. 
The most suitable colors are black, ihc dill'crent shades of 
green, brown,, gray or slate for elderly people. For chil- 
dren, light colored costumes are the most suitable. Avoid 
dressing the hair in an unusual style. The operator can 
best determine the most graceful pose; and having his 
own reputa'ion at stake, all may safely be left to his care. 
Cloudy weather is just as suitable. 



The Wm. H. Page Wood Type Co., New Patented! 
Process Type, 286-296 Franklin Street, Norwich, Conn.— 
The perfection of wood type has been a great boon to- 
printers and has aided so materially in the attainment of 
the highest possibilities of job printing that there is not an 
office in the country, making any pretensions to a place in 
the front rank, which does not make some use of wood 
type. This line of manufacture was in a very crude state 
when the firm of Wm. H. Page & Co., was formed to carry 
it on in 1856, and the influence which this concern has 
exerted in developing it, may be gauged from the fact that 
the Wm. H. Page Wood Type Company (which succeeded 
the parent concern in 1876) now does more than half of all 
the American business in this line. The president of the 
company is Mr. S. T. Dauchy, the treasurer being Mr. 
Wm. H. Page, and the secretary Mr. Wm. E. Page. The 
company utilize spacious and well-equipped premises 
located at Nos. 286-296 Franklin street, and turn out 
their New Patented Process Type in large quantities, as 
the demand for it is brisk and" increasing, requiring the 
operation of a large plant of improved machinery driven 
by a forty-horse engine, and the employment of forty 
assistants. 



Puller & Story, Insurance Agency, opposite Norwich 
Savings Society. Entrance No. 15 Shetucket Street, and 
161 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — The advantages of fire 
insurance have attained such general recognition that the 
question at the present time is not, " Shall I insure ?" but 
rather, " Where shall I place my insurance ? " This is also 
rapidly becoming true of Jife insurance as well, for ten 
men have their lives insured to-day where but one did a 
score of years ago. There seems to be no question but that 
the insurance of the future will be placed exclusively 
through agents, or at least very nearly so for a larger pro- 
portion is placed in this way every year, and the practice 
entails so many solid advantages that it is bound to con- 
tinue to grow in popularity. Every agency which has 
been in operation a year or more must have some sort of 
a local reputation which will materially aid the public in 
deciding whether it is best to patronize it or not, and here 
is one powerful reason for the popularity noted, for it is 
much easier to investigate the standing of a local agency 
than to look up the record of several far away insurance 
companies, and it goes without saying that agents who 
have a high reputation for promptness and reliability will 
represent none but first class companies. We doubt if a 
better known insurance agency than that conducted by 
Messrs. Fuller & Story can be found in this county, and 
we are positive that not one has a more enviable record to 
refer inquirers to. The enterprise had its inception about 
1850, and is therefore the oldest agency in Norwich; it 
came under the control of Messrs. James E. Fuller, and J. 
Palmer Story in 1881. Both these gentlemen are natives 
of Norwich, and have a very extensive circle of actiuaint- 
ances throughout this section. Their office is located 
opposite the Norwich Savings Society, and has one 
entrance at No. 15 Shetucket street, and another at No. 
161 Main street. It has telephone connection, and com- 
munications can thus be quickly sent from any part of the 
city. The office hours are from 9 A. M. to 5 p. M., and any 
information relative to insurance matters will be cheerfully 
given on applic>ition. This firm have placed an immense 
amount of insurance to the entire satisfaction of all con- 
cerned and are prepared to write fire, life and accident 
policies in the leading companies at the lowest rates. As 
an indication of the facilities enjoyed we take pleasure in 
presenting the following list of companies represented: 
^tiia, Hiirtford; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Springfield, 
Springfield: American, New York Cily; American, Bos- 
ton; Merchant's, Newark; Merchant's, Providence; 
Traders, Chicago; Grand, Philadelphia; Anglo-Nevada. 
San Francisco ;''Royal, Liverpool; London & Lancashire, 
Liverpool. 

MtlTnAI, COMPANIES. 

Windham County, Tolland County and Hartford County. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



N. D. Sevin & Son, Druggists and Dispensing Chemists, 
118 Main Street, Norwicli, Conn. — It is well for any com- 
munity to have such an enterprise as that conducted by 
Messrs. N. D. !*evin & Son within its borders, for this 
undertaking has been carried on for about twenty-five 
years and iis management has been such as to fully justify 
the unbounded confidence repo.'sed in it by the public 
The firm do a large wholesale drug business, and carry a 
very extensive and valuable stock, but it is in their capac- 
ity of dispensing chemists that they are the best known 
and most highly regarded by the general public. No intel- 
ligent person needs to be told how important it is that 
physicians' prescriptions should be compounded of mate- 
rials of standard strength, in the most careful and accurate 
manner, and as Messrs. N. D. Sevin & Son have every 
facility at band for the proper filling of such orders, and 
are in a position to guarantee the quality of the agents 
employed, it is but natural that many residents of this sec- 
tion should make it a practice to have all their prescriptions 
compounded at this well-equipped establishment, especially 
as ail undue delay is avoided and moderate charges are 
uniformly made. Mr. N. D. Sevin is president of the 
State Board of Pharmacy and has been ideatified vpith his 
present establishment since 1865, at that time being a 
member of the firm of Lanman & Sevin. He became sole 
proprietor in 1879, and ten years later took his son, P. D. 
Sevin, who is a graduate of the New York College of 
Pharmacy, into partnership, under the existing firm name. 
The enterprise is a truly representative one, and all will 
unite in wishing it the high degree of success in the future 
it has earned by long and faithful service in the past. 

The Buckingham, ,J. N. Weaver, Proprietor, Norwich, 
■Conn. — It is seldom that a new hotel has met with the 
immediate success that has attended the popular Bucking- 
ham since it was opened to the public in the fall of 1889. 
The proprietors — both gentlemen of experience in the busi- 
ness — clearly foresaw that there was a demand in Norwich 
for a house where everything in its appointments would 
be strictly first-class, and where gentlemen could meet and 
«njoy a fine cigar, the finest liquors, or partake of a dinner 
-such as is seldom served outside of Boston, New York, or the 
larger cities. The present building was taken therefore and 
•entirely remodeled. The first floor, beautifully finished in 
oak, consists of a fine ofiice about 40x40 feet with marble 
floor. In front is the gentlemen's reading room and in the 
rear is one of the handsomest and finest stocked bars in the 
State. Prom this fioor we ascend to the cozy dining room 
seating about forty. Here the homelike character of the 
surroundings is at once apparent. Unlike the large, barn- 
like dining hall of many liotels the guest can enjoy a quiet 
meal promptly i=crvi-(l by ait'-ntive waiters and from a bill 
of fare compri.siiiL': :ill tin lii\urit's of the season. In fact 
it is for the cuixiu, ihii ilir I'.iu-KrNr.iTAM is already noted, 
as eich patron Iik rrn ii ilir hitrhcst n'fnmniendation to 
liis friends and I lii" - n- •\.r-- "h. ■, i,i,! ,..i',ie a finely 

•cooked, well .>iir\ .1 • ■; : ■ ,■ •! • \ ■lulling men, 

among whom tin i'.i i • h , i .^ ,il , m, i unous. 'I'he 
two upper.floors ;im .1^ i.ii.il h. nln-piii^ ;i|iailinents and 
consist of anunilici oi w I'll vrnliiated rooms iianclsomcly 
furnished witli I'm^-fls caiiicl and brass bedsteads wilh 
■woven wire miitlrcsscv, 'I'alicn as a whole the pojjularity 
of this house is easily explained. 

George R. Hannis, man\ifi\cturer of and wholesale and 
retail dealer in Cigars, Pipes, SnnlTs. Tobaccos and 
Smokers' Articles, 18 Main Street, Norwich. Conn. — Per- 
haps some of our readers m«y liave heard the story of the 
man who sent an anti tobacco publication to Mark Twain 
and asked him to abandon the u.se of the " vile weed " so 
that his example would not encourage others to smoke. 
Mark's reply was in effect as follows: "All of us have 
some bad habits. Some poke their nose into other people's 
business and some use tobacco. I smoke." There is a 
good deal of sound philosophy in that view of the matter 
and we commend it to the attention of those who let one 



idea dominate their minds to the exclusion of everything 
else. Tobacco using is often spoken of as an expensive 
habit, but in no other way can so much genuine enjoyment 
be had at so small a cost. Call at the establishment con- 
ducted by Mr. Geo. R. Hannis at No. 18 Main street, and 
you will find he is prepared to furnish you with really 
excellent cigars at a very low figure. Mr. Hannis is a 
manufacturer and jobber of cigars and can therefore sell 
them at the lowest market rates, and at the same time 
guarantee that their quality shall prove as represented. 
He is also an extensive dealer in pipes, snuffs, tobaccos 
and smokers' articles in general, and offers so large and 
complete a stock that all tastes and all purses can be suited. 
He is a native of Springfield, Mass., a member of the 
Knights of Pythias, and established his present business in 



Abraham Plaut, importer and dealer in Diamonds, Gold 
and Silver Watches, Optical Goods and Cutlery, Musical 
Merchandise, Strings, and Sheet Music, Pocket Books, 
Bags and Pancy Leather Goods, 200 Main Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — One of the oldest established and most highly 
regarded enterprises of the kind in this section of the State 
is that carried on by Mr. A. Plaut at No. 200 Main street, 
Perkins Block. This was inaugurated about a quarter of 
a century ago and has gained great popularity by reason of 
the energetic and straightforward business methods which 
have ever characterized its management. Mr. Plaut is a 
native of Germany, and has a large circle of friends in this 
city. His store is 05 X 20 feet in dimensions, and contains 
a fine and varied stock, comprising jewelry, watches and 
precious stones; music and musical merchandise and many 
other goods too numerous to mention, both a wholesale 
and retail business being done, and employment being 
given to two efficient assistants. Mr. Plaut is in a posi- 
tion to quote the very lowest prices on the various goods 
he handles, and careful buyers would do well to give him 
a call before purchasing as they will probably save money 
by so doing. An extensive brokerage business is done, 
liberal advances being made on personal property of every 
description and all business being transacted promptly, 
politely and satisfactorily to every patron who appreciates 
courtesy and fair dealing. 



F. A. Wells & Co., the great New England Combination 
Clothiers. 84 Main Street, Norwich, Conn — The import- 
ance of an announcement depends so largely upon the 
standing of the individual or the concern making it, that 
the simple statement that a certain house in this city assert 
that they are prepared to sell clothing cheaper than any- 
other concern in Connecticut, bears but little weight until 
it is added that the name of this firm is P. A. Welis & Co. ; 
and as this house has been in business here for a' full score 
of years and has established a most enviable reputation for 
enterprise and fair dealing, any announcement that it may 
make is entitled to and will receive the respectful consid- 
eration of the purchasing public. Mr. P. A. Wells is a 
native of Waterbury, Vt., and has had a wide and varied 
experience in his present line of business, having carrieil it 
on for some five years before coming to Norwich The 
premises utilized by him comprise two floors of the dimen- 
sions of 75 X 45 feet, and the stock on hand is exceptional 
insomuch as it includes not only a heavy and skillfully 
chosen assortment of ready made clothing, but also one of 
the most complete and desirable collections of harness, 
trunks, bags, carriages, etc., to be found in the State. 
Clothing suitable for all ages, all uses and all conditions of 
wear niay be villained at this popular store and in every 
inslani I ai pd-ilivcly bottom prices. Employment is given 
to llii-cc ( lti( i.'ui assistants and all callers are assured im- 
mediate and |>i>|]te attention. The prices quoted in the 
trunk and bag department are also as low as the lowest, 
and the purchaser has the satisfaction of knowing that 
every article will prove strictly as represented. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



P. G. Gordon, wholesale dealer in Woolen Rags, Paper 
Stock, Rubber and Old Metals, 118 Franklin Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn — Rags, p&per stock, old metals and such 
" unconsidered trifles," may seem of but little importance 
to the casual observer, but the collection and sale of them 
forms one of the most useful of all branches of industry 
and exercises a very powerful influence on the price of sta- 
tionery and other paper we use, the machinery we buy 
and the books and periodicals we read. The enterprise 
conducted by Mr. P. G. Gordon, at No. 118 Franklin 
street, is one of the longest established of the kind in 
Eastern Connecticut, it having been inaugurated very 
many years ago. It was for some time carried on by Mr. 
D. M. Dickinson, who was succeeded in 1884 by Messrs. 
Gordon & Stowe, the present proprietor assuming sole 
possession in August, 1888. Mr. Gordon utilizes two 
floors of the dimensions of 130 X 00 feet each, and carries 
an immense stock, comprising woolen rags, paper stock, 
rubber and old metals of all kinds. Employment is 
Afforded to some eighteen assistants, and no house in the 
State in a similar line of business has a higher reputation 
for filling the very largest wholesale orders promptly, 
accurately, and in short — satisfactorily. 

Pequot Brass Foundry Co , all kinds of Brass and Com- 
position Castings. Pure Babbitt and Stevenson Metals con- 
stantly on hand. Office with Robert Brown, Pequot 
Building, Central Wharf, Norwich, Conn.— The demand 
for brass and composition castings is continually on the 
increase, and a well-equipped brass foundry is so useful an 
establishment to have in any manufacturing community 
that the enterprise conducted by the Pequot Brass Foundry 
Company is deserving of every encouragement as this is 
undoubtedly one of the best managed undertakings of the 
kind in Norwich and vicinity. It was founded in 1881 by 
Mr. Robert Brown and is carried on by a company consti- 
tuted of Messrs. R. Brown, F. E. Green and F. E. Brown. 
The first named gentleman is a native of South Kingston, 
R. I., the second of Worcester, Mass., and the third of 
this city. The business manager of the company is Mr. 
F. E. Green, and the oflice is at the store of Mr. Robert 
Brown, Pequot Building, Central Wharf. The foimdry 
•occupies premises fifty feel square, and is supplied with 
the most improved facilities for the making of brass and 
composition castmgs at the shortest possible notice and in 
the most accurate manner. Pure Babbitt and Stevenson 
metals are kept constantly on hand and will be furnished 
in any desired quantity at the very lowest market rates, 
wliile order work and general jobbing will be done at 
uniformly moderate prices. 

S. P. Keppler, Practical Tailor, Clothing Cut, Jlade and 
Trimmed in the Latest Styles. A fine assortment of Cas- 
simeres, etc., on hand. Chambers 99 Main Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — Mr. S. P. Keppler does not charge the fancy prices 
which those who are fund of calling Ihemselvc-s "artist 
tailors," are so apt to quote, Init hi.s work is strictly first- 
•class just the same, as will be agreed by any of our readers 
who are familiar with it. Allliough not calling himself an 
" artist tailor," Mr. Keppler does claim to be a "practical" 
tailor, and to cut. make and trim clothing in the very 
latest styles — a claim which we have no hesitation in 
saying is fully warranted by the facts in every respect. 
He is a native of Germany, and has carried on his present 
undertaking for more than a score of years, having 
founded it in 1869. The premises made use of are of the 
dimensions of 50 X 35 feet, and contain every facility for 
the prompt and accurate filling of orders, as well as an 
extensive and skillfully selected assortment of cassimeres 
and other fabrics of foreign and domestic manufacture. 
Mr. Keppler will make a suit or a single garment in a supe- 
rior manner and at a very reasonable price, guaranteeing 
satisfaction as to fit, durability, etc. Particular attention 
is i)aid to the renovation of faded, mis shapen or otherwise 
injured garments, these being cleansed, dyed and pressed 
so as to look practically as good as new, at charges within 
the means of all. 



Iiaighton Brothers, Photographers, Shetucket Street, 
Norwich, Conn. — Those who look upon photography as a 
purely mechanical business (as some affect to do) must be 
puzzled to account for the vast difference noticeable in 
photographs made by those having equally good apparatus 
and having equal experience in its use, for although me- 
chanical expertness will explain this difference to a certain 
extent, still after this has been given due consideration 
there remains a palpable discrepancy in the results attained 
by the two photographers which can only be satisfactorily 
accounted for in oue way— one operator is an artist, the 
other is not. Compare Ihe portraits made by Messrs. 
Laighton Brothers with those produced at certain other 
well equipped photograph galleries and an illustration will 
be given of what we mean. These other photographers 
may reproduce the features with mechanical exactness, 
they may make a highly finished piece of work in every 
respect— but that is just the trouble ; it is nothing but " a 
piece of work" and not a portrait. Of course we do not 
mean to assert that Laighton Brothers are the only artistic 
photographers in town, but we do assert that they have 
very few equals and no superiors, while their prices are 
remarkably low considering the quality of the work. We 
speak of " Laighton Brothers" for it is by this firm name 
that the enterprise to which we have reference is known to 
the public, but Mr. William S. Laighton is now sole pro- 
prietor, Mr. John Laighton having recently died. The 
present owner is a native of Farmington, N. H., and has 
been identified with the business since 1874. He employs 
two competent assistants and spares no pains to maintain 
the enviable reputation so long associated with the enter- 
prise. Premises measuring 110 X 30 feet are occupied, 
conveniently located on Shetucket street, and photography 
in all its branches is carried on, orders being filled at short 
notice. 



B. Shoninger & Co., Pianos and Organs, 101 Main St., 
Norwich. — Of all unsatisfactory investments that can be 
made, putting money into an inferior piano or organ is 
about the worst, for not only is such an instrument neither 
useful nor ornamental after a year or so, but the purchaser 
can not help thinking every time he sees it that had he 
only expended a few dollars more he could have secured 
something entirely and permanently satisfactory. We by 
no means approve of the policy adopted by some manu- 
facturers of quoting fancy prices on their products, but 
still if one had to choose "between paying $100 too much 
for a really first-class instrument, and paying §150 as the 
entire cost of one of the showy but worthless instruments 
far too common in the market, the former course would 
be decidedly the wiser one to take. Happily there is no 
need of taking either alternative, for the firm of B. Shon- 
inger & Co., are prepared to supply strictly first class 
pianos and organs at prices as low as can be named on 
instruments of thorougiily dependable quality. At their 
spacious warerooms, No. 101 Main street, this concern 
show a full line of the productions of the famous B. Shon- 
inger Piano and Organ Company, also the world-renowned 
Weber pianos, for which they are agents, and we can 
assure our readers tli;it for quality of tone, combining 
sweetness and brilliancy, ease of action, susceptible to the 
most delicate touch, elegance of design, excellence of 
construction, fineness of finish, durability, and in fact all 
the qualities that go to make up a desirable instrument, 
these pianos and organs have no superior in this or any 
other country. The company operate an immense factory 
in New Haven, and have carried on business for forty 
years, during which they have attained a most enviable 
reputation for keeping faith with the public, and giving 
more genuine value for money received than any other 
piano and organ manufacturers in the country. Visitors 
are always welcome at the Norwich agency, and every 
opportunity will be given to try the instruments so as to 
enable deliberate, intelligent and satisfactory choice to be 
made, while every one sold is fully guaranteed for a term 
of six years. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOUWICE. 




C E Brady, Hul I i i 

3 and 4 Kist Main sik i 
famous, foi Us lon^ est il li 1 
compaiativelv few ot I In 
caieer of usefuln s i m 
Biady on Eibt M nn n i 
the oldest uml t il in 1 i 
State, haviDj, bcm 1 uudcd 
The present piopnctoi is . 



h Conn — Noiwich is 
mtsb entei prises but 
1) ick on so extended a 
II liictcd bv Mr C L 
1 Ue foi this IS one of 
111 thi section ot the 
lit uly a centuij igo 
u ituc ut ( anida and hit, been 
He IS very prominently iden 
tifled with thestvble business owning an extensive estab 
lishment at Eastern Point in addition to the one already 
mentioned. Mr. Brady is proprietor (if twenty-five hor.ses, 
fifteen of which are liept at the East Main street stable, 
where there are also twenty to tliiity carriages adapted to 
livery and hacking pui|H.-r-, iinlmicing landaus, English 
victorias, coupes, laiulanlrin-, i iiuii'j rockaways, wagon- 
ettes carrying nine peii|ili', inmI im r\ style of light carriage 
to be had. The cut almvc ilin^iiaies a pair of thorough- 
breds, one of ]\Ir. Brady's favorite teams. A very extensive 
hack, livery, boarding and sale business is done, and every- 
thing in and about the premises is kept in first-class 
condition, emploviiieiit bcinff triven to four experienced 
assistants. H.ul.- will br luriii-licl for parties, weddings, 

funerals and nii i n ..■ .. :\ short notice, and at 

prices that arc ,:; I r i |! !,.-iuiy. The stable has 

telephone couu^ eiiiiii .md unltis ;,iiil tlius or by mail are 
assured as prompt and painstaking attention as if given in 
per.son. Mr. Brady has some fine single and double teams 
for livery purposes, and those who want to go out on the 
road and. ''look as well as their neighbors," will find his 
turnouts just suited to their taste, as they will compare 
favorably with tlic large majority of private equipages. 



Mrs. E. Cautle, Millinery and Fancy (Joods, 3;i Broad- 
way, Norwich. — We are often told tiiiit tlie highest suc- 
cess in any given line of business is only possible to those 
who understand il thoroughly in every detail, and a very 
prominent illustration of this fact is that afforded by the 
leading p.isilion held by Mrs. E. Cantle, among the fash- 
ionable milliners of this Stale, for although this lady has 
been located in Norwich only about five years, she now 
conducts what is conceded to be the representative estab- 
lishment of the kind in the city, the premises measuring 
18Xi)0 feet and being fltted-up in the most tasteful and 
elaborate mmaer, while tbe stock on hand will compare 



favorably with that carried at many- 
prettntious metropolitan stores. Mrs. 
Cantle was born in England, and had 
become an expert milliner when she 
arrived in this country in 187i, and 
opened a store near Kbinebeck, on the 
Hudson river, removing to Norwich 
at the date before given. Her busi- 
ness is steadily developing from year 
to year, and it is a noteworthy fact 
that her patronage is as select as it is- 
extensive. A heavy stock of the very- 
latest fashionable novelties in milli- 
nery goods is constantly carried, and 
silks, laces, flowers, velvets and trim- 
mings in general are largely dealt in, 
as are also fancy and hair goods. Mrs. 
Cantle is agent for Butterick's Pat- 
terns, and always has a full assort- 
ment in stock, the latest numbers 
being promptly received, and the- 
prices being identical with Ihose- 
qiioted at the home office in New 
York. Custom millinery work is a. 
very prominent feature of the busi- 
ness, and the popularity of this- 
department is so great that a large 
force of skilled assistants are required; 
busy season to attend to the many order* 



G. F. PRENTIS, 

->i D E N T I S Ti^ 



ill Main Street. 

:islop, Porteous & Mitchell, No 



W. H. Cardwell, Wholesale and Retail Groceries, Flour 
and Grain. <5 to i) Market Street, Norwich, Conn. (See 
cut of building on opposite page,)— Were we asked to- 
name half a dozen of the nin>t |iiciiiiiii:iit grocery houses- 
in this section of the State, (iiu iif ilic (ir-t enterprises we 
would mention would be tlcil r.in.lncicd by Mr. W. H. 
Cardwell, for this was inau^uiaiiMl Inlly thirty years ago 
and has long been looked upon as a represciil.iii\c undrr- 
taking of its kind, both as regards the mctliinl- i mplMMd 
in its management and its exceptional popiilm i'.\ i In . u h- 
out the community. The proprietor is a naiivc nl' Mnni- 
ville, Conn., and has been identified with his present Imsi- 
ncss since 1859, originally asami-niber of the firm of Card- 
wel I & Tracy, later as Cardwell & Wait, and since 1883 as sole 
(iwiu-r. lie certainly needs no introduction to our Nor- 
wich readers, and his enterprising business methods have 
made bini known by reputation at least, throughout this- 
vicinity. The premises utilized are located at Nos. 3 to !> 
i\liirket stieet, and arc so spacious as to admit of the carry- 
ing of an immense stock, composed of fancy and staple 
groceries in almost endh ss variet}'. This stock is a» 
execplidiial in qiialitv as it is in maiinitude, and it is gen- 

eralh ...i.:'-'.:.'.' ■,:,,..,:,: -i.iii.T. Ii,:il ; >ls ,,1ilainedat 

thi- ' ■ ■'■ ■.' . ■•: • ; • i.. i I. - . i.ii:. il -,iii-liictory. 

Jlr I ■ I :m . i, .i- : -! ■: :i .. Imi.i ,i , ;,i..! l« l:i;l lillsinCSS 

an.l I-. i M |i,iic,l In ii!l il,r 1. 1, .-I ,\irn-uc oid.Ts without 
delay and at iiositively flie Inwcst market rates. He 
employs four experienced and efficient assistants and every 
facility is at hand to ensure the prompt handling of goods. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



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who was born in this city and is very generally 
and favorably known here. The institution is 
rtipidly oaiiiing in popularity and influence, and 
already ninks Avith the leading business coUeces 
of New Eiiiilaud. There were 109 scholars the 
last silidiil year aud there will be more than 300 
iluriiig the ; oar ensuing. Tlie course comprises 
iiisi ruction iu single and double entry book-keep- 
ing. Iiusiness inatliematics, plain and ornamental 
jicnmaiisliip, stenography, verbatim court report- 
ing, business correspondence, political economy, 
commercial geography, languages, etc. The col- 
lege is conveniently and pleasantly located at No. 
99 Main street, eight spacious apartments being 
utilized. The terms of tuition are reasonable 
and the corps of instructors is adequate and 
competent. 

TERMS, AS FOLLOW^S: 

E>A.-5r SESSION. 

EESULAE COmEECIAL COURSE, COMPLETE, 

*§0.00 Eighty Dollars $§0.00 

This includes all textbooks aud stationery, and 

cnibraces every study necessary for a thorough 

knowledge of business. Time unlimited. 

STEHOSEAPHIC AND TYPE-WEITIHG COtJESE, 

From correspondence to verbatim reporting, 

!$!!a.00 Thirty-five Dollars $35.00 

PEHMAKSHIP-EUSIMESS AND OENAMENTAL, 

In its entirety, 

S'25.00 Twenty-Five Dollars $25.00 



E-VE]SriIST( 



SESSION-. 



Snkll Business C^i ■ ' ■ ■- '., : i, 

PROSTINi; MAIN ANH MAKKKT STHEETS. 

Tliis is a liiindsonie building, made of Pliiladelpliia pressed bricl;. wiLli w 
griinite casings, situated in the very lieart of the city, commanding a perfect i 



harbor aud the city's principal thoronghfai 

There is no dearth of "commercial colleges" in this 
•country, but there are comparatively few institutions at 
which a really valuable and practical training in business 
principles and prari i( rs is i,i lie obtained. The consequence 
is that incerlain 'inarii is :, jnejiidice has grown up against 
commercial gcliuoN. tin \ 1" in. _; condemned as pretentious 
and inefficient. This iinivly fnrtiishes anniliev illustration 
of the fact that an entire di-s is ajit t.. lie judged by the 
acts of individual menibeis id' it, and while -ncir judgment 
may be entirely naturtil, it is man. thr hss liable to result 
in injustice being done to certtiiti persims or certain insti- 
tutions. Take, for instance, the Snell Business College of 
Norwich, Ct.. we believe that the more fully its workings 
are investigated the more clearly their coniiuon sense and 
practical results will be tnade liianilesi. ( nnliiied. as tlie 
present notice must be. to i,;iii()\v limiis, ii k ijnite itii]ii.-- 
sible to give an understandahle -iiininar\- c\eti >ir llic pirn 
pursued here, but suffie.. it to say il is concet in piiin iple, 
broad in scope and faithfully carried nut in every detail. 
A personal visit will convey more solid information than 
could be given in pages of print, and Messrs. Snell and 
Burchard, the proprietors of the college, extend a cordial 
invitation to all interested to call and see for themselves. 
This enterprise was inaugurated in 1885 by Mr. Daniel W. 
Snell, who is a native of New Hampshire and had formerly 
carried on sirailarcolleges in Worcester, Mass. , and Trenton, 
N. J. In 1887 he became associated with Mr. Burchard, 



$15.00 

Note.— 
stationery, 



KEGULAE C0UE3E-TIME, SIZ MONIES, 

iSSO.OO Thirty Dollars $30.00 

STEKOGEAPHIC AND lYPE-WEITING COUESE, 

Complete, for 

$30.00 Thirty Dollars $30.00 

PESUANSHIP— BUSINESS AND OENAMENTAL, 

Fifteen Dollars $15.00 

Remember, these prices are for both tuition and 
and time unlimited. 

Catalogue Mailed Free. 




Senior Practical Department 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



George A. Smith, dealer in Fine C'liina, Glassware and 
Crockery, lieadquarters for Koyal Worcester and French 
China for Decorating, IT Main Street. Carroll Block, Nor- 
wich. — The store recently opened by Mr. George A. Smith 
at No. 17 ^Main street, Carroll Block, is one of the most 
attractive to visit in the city, for an exceptionally handsome 
and complete stock of tine china, glassware, and crockery is 
there open to inspection, and those in search of the latest 
and most artistic novelties may save time and trouble by 
coming to this well-appointed establishment in the first 
place. 5Ir. Smith makes a specialty of Royal Worcester 
and French china for decorating, and is determined to 
maintain the reputation already won of making his store 
the headquarters for such goods. Within our necessarily 
narrow limits it is qnite impossible to give an adequate 
idea of a stock so large and varied as his, and even could 
we spare space to catalogue it, the result would be of but 
comparatively sli.ght utility to our readers, for the assort- 
ment is constantly changing, althougli of course certain 
standard styles in white and colored goods are always kept 
on hand. Mr. Smith enjoys very favorable relations with 
manufacturers and is in a position to quote the very lowest 
market rates on all the articles in which he deals, whether 
they be of foreign or domestic origin. His stock is by no 
means confined to the higher priced goods, but on the con- 
trary includes practically all grades of china, glass ware 
and crockery, so that all tastes and all purses can be easily 
and entirely suited. 

J. F. Oonant, manufacturer and dealer in Cigars, 
Tobacco, Snuffs and Pipes, and Smokers' Articles, 235 
Main Street, Norwich. — There is but one sure way of dis- 
tinguishing a good cigar and that is to smoke it, for in 
spite of the claims of self-styled " experts," we question if 
there be a man living who can infallibly judge by any 
other means. Examination will tell wliether a cigar is 
■well made or not, and whether it is well seasoned or not; 
but beyond this it avails but little, and therefore the smoker 
has one surety that he will not be imposed upon, and that 
is the reputation of the dealer from whom he buys. !Mr. 
J. F. Conant has long had the name of selling thoroughly 
satisfactory cigars at modeiate prices, and this name is so 
well deserved that we feel that we can do our readers no 
greater service than to call their attention to this gentle- 
man's establishment at No. 235 Main street, for here may 
be found a remarkably complete assortment of cigars, 
pipes, tobaccos, and smokers' articles of all kinds, and the 
prices are as satisfactory as are the goods themjelves. The 
store is 45x20 feet in dimensions and contains, among 
other things, as fine an assortment of genuine meerschaum 
goods as this city can show. Mr. Conant has carried on 
this business since 1879, at that time succeeding Mr. Frank 
B. Conant who had started it in 1876. The present owner 
is a native of Massachusetts and is connected with the Odd 
Fellows. He makes a specialty of the " Louise " cigar, 
which is a celebrated and popular brand, of remarkably 
uniform quality. Employment is given to two assistants 
and callers are assured prompt and polite attention. 

I. W. Carpenter, Agent for the Massachusetts Mutual 
Life Insurance Company, of Springfield, Mass. No. 3 
Richard's Building, Norwich. — Public sentiment concern- 
ing life insurance has reached a point where it is no longer 
a question of "Shall I insure or not?" but rather "In 
what company shall I take out a policy ? " This is a 
decided change from the lime when life insnrance was 
regarded as immoral — a tempting of Providence and all 
that — but it is in line with the growing liberality noticeal)le 
on all sides and shows that broader views of existence are 
held throughout the community. Doubtless the Massa- 
chusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company has done much 
towards attracting attention to the advantages of life 
insurance, for this comimny lin'^ rnrricd on npcratiotis for 
nearly forty years and li;i- 'i!' Imrcil inilliMii- i.f .lulliirs in 
the payment of death (1:11111- md ili\ j-|ri)ii, 'tiif L'ui.ling 
policy of the ccunpany ih hhIh -iI.mI i,\ ilic inllowiim sen- 
tence from the last annual slaletnent — " W'liat the iiisiiiing 



public want is absolute security and after that end is 
attained, to receive what dividends can be reasonably paid 
them." Certainly no more conservative a position as to 
the functions of a life insurance company could be lield, 
and it is not to be wondered at that an investment in the 
Massachusetts JIutual is considered by able business men 
to be "as good as gold." The company has had an agency 
in this city for about six years, Mr. I. W. Carpenter having^ 
been resident agent from the beginning. A better choice 
could not have been made, for Mr. Carpenter is universally 
known throughout this section and lias been very success- 
ful in extending the company's business in this vicinity. 
He was born in Norwich and has held various public- 
offices, among them that of Mayor of the city. Mr. Car- 
penter's office is at No. 3 Richard's building, 91 Main 
street, where he will be happy to give all information 
desired on application. We give below the financial 
standing of the company at the last accounting: 

RECEIPTS IN 1889. 

Premiums Sl,913,230.8» 

Interest and Rents, 505.I25.9O 

Profit and Loss, 39.495.05- 

Total Receipts, $2,457,851.8*. 

DISBURSEMENTS. 
Death Claims Ocss $25,495 Re-Insurance), .. $585,403.00 

Matured Endowments, 102,589.00 

Surplus returned to policy holders in Divi- 
dends 225,777.57 

Surrendered and Canceled Policies, 178,aj0.72 

Total payments to Policy Holders,. S1,092,009.2'J 

Commissions, Salaries, and other expenses, 473,858.92 

Taxes and Licen.ses paid Massachusetts and 

other Insurance Departments, $30,422.94 

Taxes on Real Estate, 6,246.25 

.35,r69.1» 

Expenses on Real Estate, 20.793.84 

Re-Insurance, 45.68:J.(ia 

Total Disbursements, S1,6G8,014.8G- 

ASSETS. 

First Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, $3,576,257.43 

Loans secured by Collaterals, 701,200.00 

Loans on Company's Policies in force, 319,082.00 

M.issachuseUs Armory Loan Bonds, 110,000.00 

City, County, Township and other Bonds,.. &I3,1.52.60 

Gaeand Water Bonds 602,850.00 

National Banlc Stocks 83,850.00 

Railroad Bonds 1.794.116.16 

Railroad and other Stocks, 795,.516 00 

Real Estate 459.218.08 

Premium Moles on Policies in force, 547,027.02 

Cash on hand and in Bank 201,917.27 

Premiums in course of collection (less cost 

of collection) 122,485.44 

Deferred Premiums (less cost of collection), 207,065.74 

Interest and Rents accrued, 152,079.90 

Total Assets, $10,415,817.6* 

LIABILITIES. 

Reserve by Massachusetts Standard $9,502,188.00 

Claims for Death Losses and Matured En- 
dowments in process of adjustment, 23,828.85 

Unpaid Dividends 30.368.80 

Premiums paid in advance, 2,099.98 

Total Liabilities, $9,5.58,475.01- 

Surplus by the Massachusetts Standard, $857,342.01 

Number of Policies issued in 1889, 4,443, insuring $15,032,200.00' 

Number of Policies in force December 31, 1889, 20,626, 

insuring (including Reversionary additions), 56,320,503.00- 

SputNGFiELD, Mass., Jan. 15, 1890. 
The lunlersigned have carefully examined the cash, 
securities and balances of The Massachusetts Mutual Fiife 
Insurance Company, and find the same to agree with the 
above statement. 

H. S. Hyde, ) 

.John R. Redficid, .^-Auditors. 

E. D. Metcalf, ) 

M. V. I?. Kdgerly, President. John A. Hall, Secretary. 
Henry S. Lee, Vice President. Oscar 15. Ireland, Actuary. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICB. 



The Ponemah Cotton MiUs, Taftville, Norwich.— We 
frequently hear of the pheDoraenally rapid growth of west- 
ern communities and the slow and painful development of 
eastern towns and cities, and the comparison is made inva- 
riably to the disiadvantage of the residents of the latter sec- 
tion, but leaving out of the question the significant fact 
that in most cases western development is due in a great 
measure to eastern capital, we can show instances of rapid 
growth here in the east, which are all the more noteworthy 
from the fact that the results attained are as permanent as 
they are phenomenal. Our Norwich readers will not have 
to go away from home to find a prominent case in point 
for in the village of Taftville, about three miles from the 
centre of the city, is located what is to all appearance a 
small city, containing many handsome buildings and giv- 
ing every evidence of healthful development and solid 
prosperity. Yet, a score of years ago, there was hardly a 
house to be seen here, and that such is not the case to day 
is due to the far sighted enterprise of those who originated 
and put into practical operation the vast undertaking car- 
ried on by the Ponemah Cotton Mills. These mills form 
the seconii largest cotton factory in the Union and prob- 
ably in the world, and represent the expenditure of hun- 
dreds of thousands of dollars for buildings alone, to say 
nothing of the enormously costly plant of machinery con- 
nected with them. They are located on the Sbetucket 
River, and the building of the dam was commenced in 
1866, the machinery first being put in operation in 18T1. 
The mill is of such immense size that figures give but an 
inadequate idea of its proportions, but some conception of 
their magnitude may be gained from the fact that the total 
length is nearly one-third of a mile. Various stores, store- 
houses and buildings of varied utility are used in more or 
less remote connection with the enterprise, and the com- 
pany own some 170 tenement houses which are leased to 
some of the 1500 operatives. The corporation has a capital 
of two millions, and manufactures a choice quality of 
cotton goods which are known and appreciated throughout 
the United States. Carrying on operations on so immense 
a scale and having the most improved facilities of all kinds, 
it goes without saying that the greatest possible economy 
is attained in production, thus putting the company in a 
position to quote positively the lowest market rates, while 
the processes of manufacture are so thoroughly systema- 
tized and so carefully supervised as to result in a product 
not often equalled as regards uniform excellence. Nearly 
half a million dollars is paid in wages every year and 120,- 
000 spindles are operated; there being some 6,500 bales of 
cotton consumed and no less than 20,000,000 yards or 
nearly 11,400 miles of goods turned out annually. 

J. F. Cosgrove & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in 
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, Fine Goods a Specialty, Orders 
by Mail or Express promptly filled, 206 Main Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn. — Although there are many purchasers of 
boots and shoes who pride themselves on their expertness 
in judging the quality of such goods from a merely super- 
ficial examination, there are also many who recognize the 
fact that but little real dependence can be placed upon the 
results of such examination; the real insurance held by the 
retail buyer against deception being that afforded by the 
character of the concern with whom he deals. The old 
proverb assures us that " A good name is better than great 
riches," and a business firm is very apt to realize that in 
the long lun a good name is essential to the building up of 
a permanent trade of any magnitude. The popularity of 
the establishment conducted by Messrs. J. F. Cosgrove & 
(^o. is of course due to some extent to the enterprise the 
firm show in offering the very latest fashionable novelties, 
etc., but it is principally owing to the fact that the com- 
munity know that whatever representations are made here 
may be implicitly relied upon. This business was founded 
in 1877 by Mr J. F. Cosgrove, who became assnciated with 
Mr. D. W. Cosgrove under the present firm name in 1879. 
Both partners give close attention to the businefs, and are 
too generally known in this vicinity to call for extended 



mention. The store is located at No. 206 Main street, and 
is 75X25 feet in dimensions, being finely fitted up through- 
out. Both a wholesale and retail business is done in boots, 
shoes and rubbers, a specialty being made of fine goods. 
Orders by mail or express will be promptly filled, and the 
employment of three competent assistants ensures immedi- 
ate attention to every caller. A very heavy and varied 
stock is carried, embracing foot-wear of every description, 
and both the prices and the goods are such as to give entire 
satisfaction to the most critical purchasers. 

The Norwich Savings Society, Norwich. — If there be 
a local corporation in which the residents of Norwich have 
especial reason to take pride, it is certainly the Norwich 
Savings Society for since the formation of this company in 
May, 1834, it has mide a record whicli distinguishes it 
among even New England institutions of like character, — 
and New England stands second to no portion of the world 
as regards the scope and efficiency of her savings banks. 
Such institutions, however well managed, are helpless 
without the aid and co operation of the people, and no 
small part of the pride which a citizen takes in the Nor- 
wich Savings Society is due to his appreciating the fact 
that its success is proof positive that a large proportion of 
his fellow citizens have the disposition and the ability to 
put aside a portion of their earnings, and the discrimina- 
tion to confide their savings to a bank conservatively, yet 
progressively managed. Few enterprises are altogether, 
beneficent in their workings, but it seems to us as it well- 
managed savings banks should be numbered among these 
few, for to our mind their influence is distinctly and 
entirely beneficial. They inculcate economy, put the 
advantages of prudence into practical form, divert money- 
from unprofitable to profitable channels and to a great 
extent counteract the American tendency towards extrav- 
agance. A man who has a few hundreds of his owa 
earning deposited in a savings bank must be a better citi- 
zen than he otherwise would be. for he feels more secure 
regarding the future, has a clearer conception of the rights 
of property, and to some degree at least understands the 
fundamental principles of finance. Therefore without 
attempting to denj' that the Norwich Savings Society was- 
organized on a business basis and not solely for the public 
good, it may still be consistently asserted that few distinc- 
tively charitable enterprises have proved of equal benefit to 
the community. Many leading merchants and manufact- 
urers are members of the society, and their names and 
standing, taken in connection with the past record of the 
bank, afford positive assurance that the institution will 
continue to be ably and conservatively managed. There 
is now held on deposit about nine millions of dollars, and 
that the disposal of this vast sum of money is in compe- 
tent hands a perusal of the following list will show: 

OFFICERS. 

Trustees: Franklin Nichols, .John T. Wait, Amos W. 
Prentice, James A. Hovey. Jeremiah Ilalsey. Lucius W. 
Carroll, Charles Bard, William G. Johnson, Elijah C. Kin- 
ney, Levi W. Meech, John A. Morgan, Lewis A. Hyde, 
Samuel B. Case. Moses H. Sisson, .John Brewster, John 
Mitchell, Henry Larabee, George R. Hyde, Stephen B. 
Meech, Lucius Brown, Charles Larabee, Costello Lippitt, 
Charles C. Johnson, Bela P. Learned, Asa Backus, Sidney 
Turner, Adams P. Carroll, John D. Brewster, Albert G. 
Mitchell, Norman Day, Calvin L. Harwood, Cliarles H. 
Kenyon, Luther S. Eaton, Oliver L. Johnson. Jr., Arthur 
H. Brewer, John M. Johnson, Willis A. Briscoe, Alfred 
A. Young, Jr., Lucius Briggs, Chas. L. Hubbard. 

President, Franklin Nichols. 

Vice-presidents: Lucius W. Carroll, Amos W. Prentice, 
John A. Morgan, John Brewster, 

Directors; John Mitchell, Henry Larabee, Luciua 
Brown, Bela P. Learned, George R. Hyde, Asa Backus,. 
Sidney Turner, Charles Bard, Calvin L. Harwood. 

Secretary and Treasurer, Cestello Lippitt. 

Attorney, Jeremiah Halsey. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOBWICK 



Norwich Bleaching Dyeing and Printing Company, 

Norwich, Conn. — So vast an enterprise as that conducted 
by the Norwich Bleaching, Dyeing and Printing Company, 
is not to be adequately described within the limited space 
at our command, for even a single department of the com- 
pany's business would require several columns of print to 
put its operations clearly before our readers ; so that all 
we shall endeavor to do is to convey some idea of the mag 
nitude of the undertaking and the important influence it 
exerts upon the prosperity of this section. At tlie outset, 
it may be stated that the company carry on one of the 
largest establishments of the kind in America, and some 
idea of the immensity and costliness of the plant in use 
•may be gained from the fact that the capital employed 
amounts to half a million of dollars. The enterprise had 
its inception in 1842, being started by the Norwich Bleach- 
ing and Calendering Company ; the existing style being 
adopted in 1883. Mr. H. H Osgood is president of the 
•company, Mr. Charles Bard being vice-president, and Mr. 
J. Hunt Smith, secretary and treasurer, these gentlemen 
being associated on the board of directors with Messrs. H. 
B. Norton, A. H. Young and Lucius Briggs. It will be 
seen that the company's interests are in the bauds of rep- 
resentative business men, and indeed the entire enterprise 
is representative to an exceptional degree. The premises 
utilized cover several acres and include twelve large build- 
ings which are equipped throughout with the most efli- 
cient and improved machinery, while employment is given 
to more than 400 operatives; the annual production of 
cotton goods amounting to over 60,000,000 yards — (tbe last 
six months 33,347,994 yards were finished)— or more than 
enough to encircle tbe earth at the equator ! Such enor- 
mous productive facilities carry with them the ability to 
meet all honorable competition, and it is very generally 
known that tbe Norwich Bleaching, Dyeing and Printing 
Company are always prepared to quote the lowest market 
rates and to fill the heaviest orders at comparatively short 
notice. They produce a great variety of original and 
attractive styles and tlieir goods are shipped to all sections 
of the Union, being popular alike with dealers and con- 
sumers. 



O. D. Browning & Co., Dry Goods, Clotbing, Carpets, 
Paper Hangings and Boots and Shoes, 353 Central Avenue, 
and Groceries, Provisions and Drugs at 35 Sixth Slrcel. 
Norwich, Conn. Branch Stores at Hallville (Preston) and 
Flanders (East Lyme).— The firm of C. D. Browning & 
Co., doing business at No. 253 Central avenue and No. 35 
Sixth street, rank with the most popular dealers in dry 
goods, carpets, riotliing, groceries, provisions, boots, shoes, 
etc., etc., ill tills vicinity, and this popularity is directly 
■due to tiir ihnioiiLiliiicss with which the firm carry out 
■every dci:iil (,l ihcii Imsiness. The Norwich double store 
is one of three e.staljlished under their management, one 
being carried on at Hallville and another at East Lyme. 
The undertaking in question was established over fifty 
years ago I)y S. and A. S. Prentice, who were succeeded in 
1849 by Mr. C. D. Browning. In 1869 Mr. T. A. Perkins 
was admitted to the firm since which date business has 
been conducted under the style of C. D. Browning & Co. 
These gentlemen are both well known throughout the 
■community as reliable and enterprising business men. 
Mr. Browning is a native of North Slonington, and Mr. 
Perkins of East Lyme. Owing to tbe extensive business 
transacted two adjoining stores are occupied — the larger at 
253 Central avenue is 60x40 feet in size and contains a 
large stock of dry and fancy goods, clothing, carpets, 
^ boots and shoes and paper haniiings. The s'tore at 35 
Sixth street adjoining, is well slocked with groceries, pro- 
visions, drugs, etc , etc. Orders by mail or telephone 
promptly delivered to any part of the city. Employment 
is given to several efficient assistants and patrons are sure 
of receiving immediate, polite and painstaking attention at 
all times. Messrs. C. D. Browning & Co.'s facilities are 
of the best, and as before intimated, they not only furnish 
first class goods but quote the very lowest market prices in 
•every department. 



Norwich Belt Mfg. Company, Tanners and manufact- 
urers of Oak Leather Belting, Tanned and Kaw Hide Lace 
Leather, Rubber and Cotton Belting, Leather and Mill 
Supplies, 35 Water Street, Norwich; Branch, 33 North 
Canal S'reet, Chicago. — No experienced manufacturer 
needs to be told of the advantages of using first class belt- 
ing for he has had ample opportunity to learn from prac- 
tical experience that " the best is the cheapest," in more 
ways than one. Appearances are as deceitful in belting as 
in many other things and the only sure way to obtain 
goods that will give entire satisfaction is to "deal with a 
house that has the facilities, the determination and the 
ability to produce belting equal to any in tlie market. 
Such a house is the Norwich Belt Manufacturing Company, 
and as this business was established as early as 1845 it is 
not at all surprising that the enterprise should be univer- 
sally known throughout this section of the country. The 
present proprietors assumed control in 1873 and have mate- 
rially added to the high reputation the undertaking pre- 
viously enjoyed. Mr. H. H. Gallup and Mr. Frank tJlmer 
are too generally known to render extended personal 
mention necessary, and that their methods are appreciated 
is evidenced by the fact of the annual sales exceeding 
$300,000 in amount. The manufacture of oak leather 
belting is very extensively carried on, a spacious and well- 
equipped tannery being maintained at Greenville, and a 
very large warehouse being occupied at No. 35 Water 
street, Norwich. Here five floors, of the dimensions of 
110 X 20 feet are utilized, and an immense stock is car- 
ried, comprising leather belting, tanned and raw hide lace 
leather, rubber and cotton belting, leather and mill sup- 
plies, etc, A branch establishment is located at No. 33 
North Canal street, Chicago, and employment is given to 
about sixty hands. A specialty is made of dynamo belt- 
ing, but all kinds and all grades can be supplied in quan- 
tities to suit, at bottom rales and without delay. 

Wauregan Stables, D. S. 
Tweedy, Proprietor (E. D. 
Clark's old stand). Hack, Liv- 
11 ery. Boarding and Feeding 
'.Stables ; Orders for Carriages 
>r Hacks, for any train, or at 
my hour of the night, by 
Mail, Telegraph or Telephone, 
promptly attended to. Con- 
_ veyances for Picnics, Base 
'ft^?^ Ball Parlies, etc. Particular 
' ~^^^-'°°' attention paid to Funerals. 
l.y ami 20 C.ah Street, Norwich, Conn. — The 
numerous delightful drives in the vicinity of Norwich, and 
the fondness of the people as a whole for this healthful 
form of recreation, have resulted in the establishment of 
many livery stables which range through all grades of 
good, bad and indifferent. The enjoyment of one who 
goes upon the road is so directly dependent upon the char- 
acter of the team he has, that it is absurd not to use some 
discrimination in the placing of the order, and as this book 
will be widely circulated among those who visit Norwich 
occasionally but are not thoroughly acquainted with the 
merits of Hie various local stables, we take pleasure in aid- 
ing them in such di.scrimination by calling their attention 
to an establishment at which the very best turnouts may 
be obtained at moderate rates— the Wauregan Stables, 
located at Nos. 14, 16, 18 and 20 Bath street. These were 
opened a quarter of a century ago by Mr. E. Osgood, and 
came into the possession of the present proprietor, Mr. D. 
S. Tweedy, in 1883. Mr. Tweedy employs six assistants, 
and does an extensive and steadily growing business. The 
livery department is probably the most important, but an 
extensive hacking business is also done, and boarding and 
baiting are prominent and popular features. The proprie- 
tor spares no trouble to conduct what may truly be called 
a Metropolitan establishment, or at least one run on Metro- 
politan principles, for teams may be had at all hours at 
very short notice, and the prices quoted are uniformly 
moderate. These stables certainly deserve their popularity. 




LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOItWICU. 



C. E. CHANDLER, 

CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR 



161 MAIN STREET, NORWICH, 



Jewett Bros., dealers in Coal, 154 Main and 58 Thames 
Street, Norwich. — In theory it makes but little difference 
as to where an order for coal is placed under existing 
arrangements, but in practice it makes a good deal and 
many residents of Norwich and vicinity have discovered 
that the firm of Jewett Brothers are in a position to offer 
particular inducements to coal consumers, whether their 
wants be large or small. Messrs. Jewett Brothers handle 
both Lackawanna and Lehigh coal, and maintain an exten- 
sive yard at No. 58 Tliames street, where a very heavy 
stock is carried at all times. The office is located at No. 
154 Main street, and orders left there or at the yard are 
assured equally prompt and painstaking attention. In the 
coal business, above almost all others, the facilities for 
delivery are of prime importance and a great part of the 
popularity of the concern in question among all classes of 
consumers is due to their ability to fill orders accurately 
and within the time promised. But little inconvenience 
generally attends delay in the delivery of groceries or other 
staple commodities, but with coal itis different, and such 
of our readers as have experienced the consequences of 
delay in this connection will appreciate a service which is 
at once prompt and uniformly reliable. 



L. L. Chapman, Hack, Liv- 
ely, Boardinj; and Feed Stable, 
IGO West JIain Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn. — We have no 
fldoubt but what it would sur- 
Jprise the large majority of our 
readers to learn how lieavy a 
j|-;um of money is expended for 
jUorse hire per year in Norwich 
ilone, andyet it is obvious that 
the amount must be very con- 
siderable, for there are many livery stables in the city and 
the cost of carrying these on must aggregate a very large 
sum. Generally speaking, the money spent in horse hire 
is well invested, for it is apt to yield a big dividend of 
pleasure and health and it would unquestionably be better 
for the community as a whole if much more were expended 
in this direction. One of the oldest established public 
stables in this vicinity is that carried on by Mr. L. L. Chap- 
man at No. 160 West Main street, this enterprise having 
been started more than forty years ago by Mr. Bentley. 
The present proprietor assumed control in 1889, and has 
not only maintained but even added to the high reputation 
so long associated with the undertaking. He is a native 
of Ledyard, Conn., and gives close personal attention to 
the filling of orders, while employing sufficient assistance 
to enable him to execute all commissions at short notice. 
Mr. Chapman does a hack, livery, boarding and feed busi- 
ness and makes a specialty of furnishing desirable and safe 
teams, single and double, at uniformly moderate prices. 
Horses will be taken to board at a reasonable charge, and 
at no stable in the city are they more sure of comfortable 
accommodations and satisfactory food and care. 




A. T. Converse, Iron and Steel, 23 Commerce Street, 
Norwich, Conn. — It is obvious that there must be a great 
demand for iron and steel in this city and vicinity, for 
manufacturing is so largely carried on here that the con- 
sumption of these metals is very extensive. Among the 
leading dealers in iron and steel, not only in this city but 
in the entire State, mention should properly be made of 
Mr. A. T. Converse, for this gentleman has been identified 
with this line of business for about forty years, having 
begun operations in 1850. The premises made use of are 
located at No. 23 Commerce street and comprise four floors 
of the dimensions of 85 X 40 feet, with one of the best 
wharves in Norwich. A very large, varied and valuable 
stock is constantly carried, comprising sable bar iron, 
Akron calendered shafting, galvanized and black sheet 
iron, Norway iron, black diamond cast and silver steel, 
machinery, tire and caulking steel, etc. The bulk of the 
trade is in pig iron, but a large business is also done in tlie 
varieties mentioned above and also in supplying builders 
with special bolts and forgings. Mr. Converse employs 
six assistants and is prepared to fill all orders at short 
notice and at bottom rates. He has extensive storage 
facilities at his disposal and goods of all kinds will be 
stored for a lonsi or short period at a moderate charge. 

Sibley Machine Co., manufacturers of Paper Engines, 
Dusters, Rag and Paper Cutters, Mill Gearing, Shafting, 
Hangers, Water Pipes; Jobbing of all kinds, and Castings 
at short notice. Agents for Hunt's Double-Acting Turbine 
Water Wheel, 48 Franklin Street, Norwich, Conn.— The 
manufacture of paper has long been one of the great 
industries of the country, and of late years it has developed 
with a rapidity so remarkable as to be little short of mar- 
velous. Paper making machinery has now reached a 
very high stage of perfection, and so important an influ- 
ence does the machinery used exert upon the quality and 
the cost of the product that no paper manufacturer can 
afford to dispense with the latest improved labor-saving 
devices. The Sibley Machine Company make a specialty 
of the manufacture of paper engines, dusters, rag and 
paper cutters, and their products have attained an unsur- 
passed reputation among practical men throughout the 
country. The company operate a well chosen plant of 
machinery, employ twenty skilled assistants, and turn out 
machines which are thoroughly well made in every part 
and hence are reliable under all circumstances. The 
prices quoted are as low as is consistent with the use of 
suitable materials, etc., and the company's machines are 
rapidly coming into general use. The enterprise was 
started in 1876 by Mr. Rufus Sibley, and has become one 
of the representative undertakings of this cit.v. The com- 
pany also manufacture mill gearing, shafting, hangers, 
water pipe, etc., and are prepared to make castings or to 
do jobbing of all kinds at short notice. They are agents 
for Hunt's celebrated double-acting turbine water wheel 
and can supply the same at manufacturers' rates. The 
shop is located at No. 48 Franklin street, and telephone 
connection is had. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



Hirsch & Co., Clothieis and Furnishers, 47 Shetucket 
Street, Norwich, 23 Baiili Street, New London. — It would 
be hard to name a line in which greater energy and enter- 
prise are displayed than in the ready-made clothing busi- 
ness, and indeed it would seem as if the most able and 
progressive merchants chose this branch of commerce, 
j udging from the extent to which it has been developed of 
late years. Many persons who would once have laughed 
at the idea of wearing ready-made clothing, now do so 
from choice, and this change of sentiment is not due to 
any lowering of the standard of taste, but to the fact that 
the ready-made garments of to-day are practically equal to 
custom clothing, while being much less expensive. Of 
course this is true only of first-class ready-made clothing, 
but such can easily be obtained by visiting the right estab- 
lishment, ami we believe it would be impossible to find one 
nearer "right" in every respect than that conducted by 
Messrs. Hirsch & Co., at Norwich and New London. 
Here the goods are "tight," the prices are "right," and 
the service is "right," and this combination of good points 
is so exceptional and so popular, that it is not at all sur- 
prising a large and constantly increasing patronage should 
be enjoyed. The premises measure 75x35 feet, and con- 
tain a heavy and varied stock of clothing and furnishings, 
in which the latest fashionable novelties are fully repre- 
sented while at the same time room is left for the carrying 
of complete lines of more staple goods. Employment is 
given to three efficient assistants and callers are attended 
to with courtesy and despatch. This firm have another 
store, in New London, and have carried on operations for 
about sixteen years there and eight in Norwich, during 
which time they have built up an enviable reputation for 
fair dealing and enterprise. 



Eaton, Chase & Co. (successors to A. W. Prentice & 
Co.,) Hardware, wholesale and retail, manufacturers of 
Breed's Cotton and Linen Lines and Factory Banding, No. 
7 Commerce Street, Norwich, Conn. — Business enterprises 
which have been carried on for a quarter of a century are 
not common ; those which were inaugurated a half-century 
ago are still more rare, and those which were founded a 
full century ago are so exceptional as to deserve special 
mention ; but when an undertaking is found which has 
been successfully conducted for more than a century and a 
quarter, it should be given extended and favorable notice 
and we only regret that the limitations of space forbid our 
presenting a detailed history of the business carried on by 
'Messrs. Eaton, Chase & Co., for this was established in 
1704 and has ever been conducted in a manner which has 
made it truiy representative in the fullest sense of the 
word. The founder was Mr. Gersham Breed, who was 
succeeded by Messrs. .Tesse and Simon Breed, and they 
gave pliici- lo Mi'v^ru ,|,,u,,p), ^ii(j John Breed, who were 
succeedi-H l.\ M. ; l-'ir I'.rccd & Co. , this firm being 
form cil ill i"H' -1 I h' nf Messrs. John Breed and 
A. W. ri.iiii- 1,1 ii. M- >tyle. Breed, Prentice & Co. 
was addptrd, an.i in i-^mi [iiciinn of A. W. Prentice & Co. 
assumed control, lin -i\ \i- linii^ continued until February. 
1889, when Mr. I'm mIh c iriiii'd and the existing firrR was 
formed. It is .-nnsi ii iiir,| ,,| Messrs. L. S. Eal'on. A H. 
Chase, L. E. Stnrkw.ll nn,\ \) II, llmiHl, , iIm- fn.t named 
gentleman haviii'j Inrn coniiccii-il wiHi iln' liu-inrs-, since 
1870. A very v\\,-trA\r u li,,!.',;,!.. :,n,l u^lail liaidware 
trade is carricil mm, iIm- imiiii-r- ii, u-,- imiii|.i i-in- lour 

floors of the illlii. . i.,.i ..| li :h; !,.,I, ami l.rlliM- lillr,l 
with a most \,r,..; , ..;-i;,-iii ma ir up of lianlwair, 

cutlery, mechi ■.m. li Hippli.--, liiivirms, 

ammunition, mill -apiini'^ ,iiia ..iljc i- laaninnilil ii's, iiic'iul- 
ing a full line of cordage. The linn operate a well equip- 
ped rope-walk and manufacture Breed's cotton and linen 
lines and factory banding, so well and favorably known in 
the market. Employment is given to thirteen competent 
assistants at the store and every order is assured prompt 
and careful attention, the present concern being fully pre- 
pared to maintain the honorable reputation so long asso- 
ciated with the enterprise under their charge. 



O. B. Rogers 4. Co., makers of the latest improved 
Wood-working Machinery. Warerooms : 109 Liberty 
Street, New York ; 54 Oliver Street, Boston. Principal 
Office and JIanufactory : Norwich. Conn. — One does not 
have to be a mechanic in order to understand the impor- 
tance of having wood-working machinery thoroughly 
made of the very best material, for the high speed at 
which such machinery is run and the tremendous strains 
consequently brought to bear upon it would soon injure or 
destroy imperfect appliances. The unequalled reputation 
held by the productions of Jlessrs. C. B. Rogers & Co., 
among practical wood-workers throughout the world is 
due not less to the perfection of the workmanship notice- 
able in the machinery made by this firm, than to the excel- 
lence of its design, and it is gratifying to point out a local 
enterprise which has done so much to make American 
ingenuity and reliability appreciated in other lands. The 
concern has been awarded first prizes at Paris, London, 
Vienna, Sidney, and other foreign trade centres, as well as 
at expositions held throughout this country, and their 
trade extends to all p^rts of the United States and also to 
Australia, Mexico, South America, etc. The business was 
founded in 1836 by Messrs. J. Fay & Co., and was located 
in Keene, N. H., a branch afterwards being started at 
Worcester, Mass. In 1860 the entire plant, etc., were 
transferred to this city, and three years later the existing 
company was incorporated, Mr. C. B. Rogers being presi- 
dent and Mr. Lyman Gould, secretary, the latter gentle- 
man being chosen president on the death of Mr. Rogers 
in 1871. Mr. R. W. Perkins is secretary and general 
manager, and the board of directors is made up of Messrs. 
L. Gould, George W. Gould, R. W. Perkins, W. V. Gould, 
George Pierce, Edward Chappell and Asa Backus. The 
company maintain a most completely equipped factory and 
employ about 135 skilled mechanics. They manufacture 
the very latest improved wood-working machinery and are 
continually bringing out new machines, embodying orig- 
inal and valuable features. Among those of recent date 
may be mentioned the new inside moulder, and the fast 
feed flooring machine, and as the company publish a fine 
illustrated catalogue of their productions, those wishing 
information concerning these or any of the machines made 
can easily obtain the same on application. Warerooms 
are maintained at No. 109 Liberty Street, New York, and 
No. .54 Oliver Street, Boston, and every order is assured 
prompt and painstaking attention ; the principal office and 
manufactory being located in this city. 



O. H. Reynolds, Hack, Livery and Boarding Stables, 

Nos. 55, 57 and 59 Shetucket Street, Norwich, Conn.— 
The claim lliat the hack, livery and boarding stables con- 
duclial \i\ ,Mi II II. Reynolds, and located at Nos. 55, 57 
and .')'.i sill iiH 1,1 t street, have for leading and favorable 
nientiuii aiming the representative public stables of Nor- 
wich and vicinity, will not be disputed by those at all 
familiar with the facts in the case, for during the half 
century that the enterprise in question has been carried on 
it has iii.idi' an unsurpassed record for ellicieiicy and 
relialiiliiv I' I ir present proprietor is a native of Salem, 
Coiui,, anil has hail control ever since 1867, he being one 
of tlir iirsi Uniiwn stable keepers in the State. The prem- 
ises utilized are spacious and well arranged, and include a 
fine twostory brick building, of the dimensions of 100 X 
75 feet. Employment is given to about ten assistants, and 
despite the magnitude of the business, orders are filled 
wiih ;i promptness and care which will be looked for in 
\ain ai many nuich smaller establishments. Mr. Reynolds 
iliirs an inm'iense livery business, and is prepared to fur- 
nish sinulc or double teams at any time, and at uniformly 
moderate rates. He recognizes the fact that to hold a 
desirable class of trade he must furnish strictly first-class 
turnouts, and we believe his teams will compare favorably 
with an equal number taken at random from the best pri- 
vate stables of this city. Hacks will be supplied for wed- 
dings, balls, funerals or other public occasions, careful 
and competent drivers being provided, 
boarding facilities are offered at this stable. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



GEORGE V. SHEDD 



DEALER I^r 



DRY AND FANCY GOODS, 

DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES, 



ig Broadway, N^ 



Waureoan Hotel Buildino-. 

<5 t5 



A. D. Lathrop, Teaming of all Kinds, 333 Main Street, 
2>rorwich. — In a work devoted to a consideration of the 
"business interests of a section, it is fitting tliat prominent 
mention sbould be made of sucli an enterprise ;is that con- 
ducted by Mr. A. D. Latlirop, for this has much to do 
■with the facilitation of Ijusiness and has proved of great 
Titility to Norwicli merchants and manufacturers, during 
the seventeen years tliat it has been in opiration. Mr. 
Lathrop is a native of Lebanon, ami is so widely and 
favorably known in this city and vicinity, that exi ended 
personal menlion is quite uncalled for. lie does teaming 
of all kinds and has au equipment which enables him to 
fill every order at short notice and at prices which cannot 
fail to prove satisfactory to every reasonable customer. 
This equipment includes six large teams besides smaller 
■wagons, and is kept in excellent condition at all times, — a 
fact which has much to do with its uniform etficiency. 
Employment is given to from seven to nine men, and 
^oods are handled carefully as well as rapidly. The otiice 
is located corner Slietucket and JIarket streets, and orders 
left in person or sent by mail or messenger are assured 
immediate and painstaking attention. 

C. O. Bliss, Jeweler, 126 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — 
It is perfectly natural, of course, that buyers of jewelry 
should give the preference to old established houses when 
placing their orders, lor it is obvious that great frauds are 
possible in the handling of such articles and although the 
integrity of comparatively new concerns may not be ques- 
tioned in the slightest degree, still such firms can certainly 
offer no greaUr advantages than can those of longstanding, 
and the probability is they offer less. Then again, a 
jeweler who has long carried on business in one commun- 
ity, gets to know the tastes of the people so thoroughly 
thut his stock contains few, if any, articles which will not 
be thought desirable, whereas a dealer who has not had 
the opportunity to acquire this knowledge will, oC necessity, 
encumber his premises with goods for which tliere is prac- 
tically no local demand. A good idea of what we mean 
by the first mentioned stock may be gained by visiting the 
store of Mr. C. 0. Bliss, at No. Vlf, Main street, for this 
gentleman carries a very large and varied assortment, and 
lias an experience extending over more than a quarter of a 
century to guide him in catering to Norwich patrons. 
The business conducted by him was founded many years 
ago by Mr. E. T. Huntington, and the present proprietor 
(who is a native of Norwfch) assumed control about 1863. 
The premises utilized are elegantly fitted up, and have an 
area of between 800 and 1000 square feet. Tlie stock 
comprises the very latest novelties in jewelry and similar 
goods, and it would certainly seem as if all tastes and all 
purses could be suited from it, for it is so varied and so 
complete in every department thit merely to catalogue it 
■would exhaust many times our available space. Employ- 
ment is given to two efficient assistants, and custom work 
and repairing are assured prompt and skillful attention at 
anoderate charges. 



The Chelsea File 'Works, manufacturers of Exclus v 
Hand-Cut Files and Rasps, Norwich, Conn. — The pro- 
ducts of the Chelsea File Works have been on the market 
for over a quarter of a century, for this enterprise was 
inaugurated in 1863 by a stock company, one of the mem- 
bers of which was Mr. H. L. Butts, -who since 1876 has 
been sole proprietor. Mr. Butts is a native of Mansfield, 
Conn., and is one of the oldest residents of Norwich, hav- 
ing lived in tliis city ever since 1839. He is very widely 
known throughout this section, and the products of his 
factory are popular among mechanics in general and 
among horse-shoers in particular, as the horse rasps made 
at the Chelsea File Works are conceded to be superior to 
anything else in the market. There is certainly no reason 
why the files and rasps made here should not give the very 
best of satisfaction, for they are exclusively hand cut and 
are made from the finest material obtainable, by skilled 
workmen. As for prices, they are also uniformly satisfac- 
tory, for while Mr. Butts does not pretend to quote equally 
low rates with the manufacturers of cheap (and compara- 
tively worthless machine-cut files, still he does sell as low 
as the lowest, quality consi<lered ; and the superior effi- 
ciency and durability of his goods make them the cheapest 
to buy in the long run. Employment is given to thirty 
competent assistants, and all orders are assured immediate 
and painstaking attention. 

William Tubbs, manufacturer of Carts, Drays and 
Steamboat Trucks, No. 13 Bath Street, Norwich, Conn.— 
It would never do to omit mention of the enterprise con- 
ducted by Mr. William Tubbs in a review of the repre- 
sentative business undertakings of this city, for certainly 
the enterprise in question is representative in the best 
sense of the word, it having been in successful operation 
for more than half a century. Business was begun by 
Messrs. Cranston & Tubbs in 1837, and the location has 
been unchanged from the beginning. In ISSS), the present 
proprietor assumed sole control and the business hag since 
developed until it lias reached its present large proportions. 
Mr. Tubbs was born in Lisbon, Conn., and has been very 
prominent in municipal as well as in business affairs. He 
served four years in the common council and was at one 
time at the head of the fire department. He was also a 
delegate to the State Convention of 1856-7. A specialty 
is made of the manufacture of carts, drfiys, and steamboat 
trucks, but carriages and other light vehicles are also 
made to order at short notice and at moderate rates. The 
premises utilized comprise two shops, each of which 
measures about 65 X 20 feet. Jobbing is given prompt 
and painstaking attention, and carriage repairing and 
painting will be done in first-class style at short notice, as 
will also horseshoeing and blacksraithing in general. 
Horse owners and others are very well acquainted with the 
advantages to be derived from placing their orders at an 
establishment where they will be assured immediate and 
skillful attention, and it is therefore natural that Mr. Tubbs 
should dc a large and steady business. 



/J.W/'IXG BUSINESS MEJH OF NORWICH. 



^'^'SSSjSiSSvTS 



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E. W. Terrington, wliolesale and retail df aler in Paper 
Hangings, Curtaius and Borders, Carpeting, Oil Cloths, 
Rugs, Mats, etc. Sole agent for Chickering & Sons' 
Pianos, and Loring & Blake's Cabinet Organs, 130 Main 
Street, Norwich, Conn — It is very difBcult to compress a 
comprehensive notice of the enterprise conducted by Mr. 
E. W. Yerrington within our necessarily narrow limits, 
for tlie simple reason that that gentleman carries on so 
large and varied a business that it is practically equivalent 
to the enterprise conducted by several ordinary firm.s. 
Mr. Yerrington was born in Norwich and is very widely 
known, not only in business circles but also among gentle- 
men sportsmen, for he is one of the nio.st famous trap- 
shots in the State. He founded his prcK'nt business in 
1862, and it has developed very extensively in every 
department. A wholesale and retail trade is carried on in 
paper hangings, curtains and borders: carpeting, oil-cloths 
and other floor coverings, and a liirL'i- liusincss is also done 
in pianos, organs, etc. The priiin-i - ., , u|.iiil ■.m- 1.., Mini 
at No. 130 Main street, and lii < t"Mi un:,/,,! iiv Mi 
Yerrington for more thanasc-.n i \c:ii I h. Ihm ll 

is fitted up in an elcj-'int ;iw\ 1 i-l( -nl MiMimn-, :,iiil will 

compare favorably in 'V'l ' - •, iiii s, mr ni iIkhim-i 

pretentious New Yi'ii - .! : i.n.. m 'I In- il.-ii i- 
devoled expressly to ilii im -ii w m pip.-i -, . m i.-nn-. ami 
interior decorations, ami i luihuii.s a sicn-k uliii-h i-imiprises 
the latest fashionable novelties as well as a full line of 
more staple eoods. it beiuL' e.\c( ntionallv coninlete in everv 



department. The second floor is utilized for the accom- 
modation of a large and costly stock of pianos and organs, 
all the leading makes being handled, and from twenty-fiv* 
to thirty pianos being carried in st«ck at a time. Mr. Yer- 
rington is sole agent for Chickering & Sons pianos, and 
Loring & Blake's cabinet organs, and is prepared to sell or 
to rent pianos and organs on the most favorable terms, all 
goods being warranted as represented. The third floor i 
contains a magnificent assortment of carpetings and other] 
floor coverings, ct mprising the latest patterns and the pro- ' 
ductions of the most reputable makers. Goods are cheer- 
fully shown at any time, and no house is in a position to 
quote lower prices on articles of equal merit. 

Geo. S. Smith, Franklin Steam Mills. Sole manufact- 
uier- ,<f I'alnu-i's Cclohralcd Dandelion Coffee. 11 and IS 
Conuiii'rcr Street, Norwich. Conn. — No name among those 
ass(i( iiilcd with the eiirly history of this country is more 
\vorili\ cf honor than that of FranlJin, :iiid nc. iiilcrpnse . 
nl :i Miiiihir character is more deseiN in;; nl' i hr nmsi favor- J 
:ililr iiMulion that can be given il llian ilial c.irried on | 
nndri ihc style of the "Franklin Steam .MilLs," fur since-; 
I his iiiHliTtaking was founded niore than forty years ago, _ 
il li:n Ih in SO managed as to have gained the entire confl- 
.li iHr 111 consumers and the trade. Operations were ' 
lugiui in 1846, by Mr. C. J. Palmer, who finally gave place , 
to Mr. ,lohn Willard, he being succeeded by the present pro- 
urietor. Mr. Geo. S. Smith, in 1885. This eentleman is a native I 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



of East Lyme Conn., but has been in active business life in 
this city for more than a score of years. Tliosefamilar with 
the standing of the Franlilin Steam INIills previous to the 
time Mr. Smith nssumetl control, will nceil no more con- 
vincing proof of his ability and integrity than tluit con- 
tained in the fact that he has not only maintiiintHl its rep\i- 
tation but has materially added to it while developing the 
business in every department. The mills are located at 
Nc!. 11 and 13 Commerce street, and comprise four floors 
of the dimensions of 90 X 30 feet each. Among the lead- 
ing commodities handled may be mentioned green, roasted, 
«nd ground coffees, spices, mustard, and cream tartai, 
together with a full line of fine teas, and we must by no 
means omit mention of I'almer's celebrated dandelion 
coffee, for Mr. Smith makes a specially of this highly 
popular preparation of which he is sole manufacturer. 
An exclusively wholesale business is done, no goods being 
sold at retail under any circumstances, and Mr. Smith is 
prepared not only to quote bottom prices but to guarantee 
the quality of the various goods he handles, for he roasts 
the coffees and grinds his own spices, etc. A large force 
•of assistants is employed and the very heaviest orders can 
be promptly and satisfactorily filled. 

Dime Savings Bank, Norwich, Conn. — It is but fair to 
presume that every savings bank in this State is in a per- 
fectly solvent condition and is worthy of all confidence, 
for those having charge of Connecticut savings banks are 
men of experience, ability and integrity, and tliese institu- 
tions are also under strict State supervision, their managers 
being legally forbidden to invest in " wild-cat " securities 
of any kind. But while all may be almost equally reliable, 
it by no means follows that all are equall}' popular, for,_ 
unfortunately, some are conducted on such cast-iron prin-" 
-ciples that depositors are kept at arm's-length, as it were, 
and are obliged to go through all sorts of formalities before 
transacting whatever business they may desire to carry 
out. Some formalities are of course necessary and these 
are not at all objectionable, but the pulilic are quick to 
appreciate the difference between red tape and judicious 
business safeguards, and it is largely owing to this quicl?- 
ness of appreciation tbnt the Dime Savings Bank has so 
rapidlj' gained in popularity and influence since beginning 
operations about a score of years ago. Its policy of 
receiving tke smallest sums of money (from a dime 
upwards) is of itself enough to commend it to wage-earners, 
and in every detail of its management is exhibited the .same 
liberal and intelligent desire to cater to the wants of the 
people The bank was organized in 1869 and its steady 
growth in public confidence since that date is eloquently 
shown by the following figures: 

DEPiiSI Is (IN M \Y 1 

Year 1870, $39,4i4 7s isTl .s;i7> .'i,'! ,,' 1S72, |876,- 
624 4.5; 187.1 $654,179 7.;, is;) s;--.'-, ; 's , ; mr.fj, ,19,57,. 
4S416; 1876, $1.12h,36J JT. 1s77 si ■■.■;!o, is7S, 
$1,119,463 15; 1879. $1 032,4.!i; s 1 i ,1 ,1,, , hi 1 7r,, 

1881, !|1, 145.868 96; 1882, $l,21'i - 1 1 1 i'» . 

70; 1884, $1 284,205 50; 1885, >1 3, , .1 1 1 - , ■^ jnS,- 

880.71; 1887, $1,357,331 .38, Ibis, 4.1...yo,o4,.lJ, ls,v.), 
-$1,459 495 77. 

As liberal a rate of interest is allowed on deposits as the 
conditions of the market will permit, and the fact that the 
total surplus for protection of depositors amounts to about 
$70,000, while the deposits are upwards of about one and 
one-half million of dollars, shows that the management is 
as conservative as it is energetic. The officers and direc 
tors are widely known business men, as will be plainly 
seen from a perusal of the follovving list: 

President, E. R. Thompson. 

Vice-presidents, Hugh H. Osgood, Willis R. Austin and 
J. Hunt Smith. 

Secretary and treasurer, Frank L. Woodard, 

Attorney, Gardiner Greene, Jr. 

Directors, Wm. C. Osgood, F. J. Leavens, W. 1{. Burn- 
ham, C. D. Browning, Gardiner Greene, .Jr., E. G. 
Bidwell, Geo. C. Raymond, Nicholas Tarrant, I. W. Car- 
penter and Frank L. Woodard. 



N. S. Gilbert & Sons, jobbers and retailers of Furniture, 
Carpets, Wall Papers, Window Shades, Drapery Curtains, 
Ruas and 3Iais, l:;r and 111 Main Street. Norwich, Conn. 
Furniture Fari,.,v. Cu,. Chcslnut and Willow Streets.-It 
is a very coiiimnii iiii-i;iUc to assume that because a firm 
has the rcpulatinn (,r li:iii(llii)g sti icily leliahle eoods, it 
must ueccssarily qu..i,' hinl, |,ii,rs .\ii .•\:i}iiiiiation of 
the extensive asMaimeiil of lioiise ^ul■lli-iliIl^ 'joods shown 
by tills firm, will convincr ihe iiiUlli:;eiil pureliaser that 
ample rtturiis are made lor each iavesluicut, and that the 
firm possess uuequaled facilities for producing and hand- 
ling each line they represent. The senior member of the 
firm attends in person to the furniture factory, cor. Chest- 
nut and Willow streets, where all special orders of furni- 
ture are made. Prior to the late war, the factory manu- 
factured for the Southern trade, but since that time, the 
present stores, 137 and 139 Main street, have received the 
full product. Here everything in the way of furniture can 
be found. Ch:imlier sets of mahogany, cherry, antique 
oak, ash, walnut, etc., are shown in great variety. Also, 
dining room and library furniture of the latest and most 
approved styles. The parlor sets with their rich coverings 
in silks and plushes also demand their share of admiration.. 
The prices for these goods average about one ihird of those 
of twenty years ago, and show astonishing progress in 
manner of production and novelty of style. The carpet 
warerooms are replete with beautiful fabrics, and this stock 
is hardly equalled in the State. Moquettes, axminsters, 
velvets, brussels, ingrains, rugs and mats, all invite the 
housekeeper and delight the ladies. Practical carpet layers 
are always in attendance, insuring tlie best quality of work 
in fitting and laying carpets with borders. The prices are 
below those of New York and Boston, for the same goods, 
and have induced a large trade from the surrounding 
towns to center with N. S. Gilbert & Sons. To make their 
stock most complete, the firm some three years ago, added 
a complete stock of wall papers, so that they can execute 
orders for furnishing a room entirely. They decorate the 
walls, carpet the floors and upholster the furniture in har- 
monizing colors and tints, giving the benefit of their study 
and experience to assist the purchaser. Their warerooms 
occupy three spacious floors, and the opportunities for the 
display and inspection of the mammoth stock carried are 
all that could he desired. Employment is given to forty 
assistants, and lioth n wholesale and retail business is done, 
orders bciiiu' ai all tunes assured immediate and painstak- 
ing attention. ( alleis are waited upon promptly and 
politely, and a visit to this representative store is sure to 
prove a pleasant experience. 

George F. Bard, Plumber, Steam and Gas Fitter, Brass 
Founder and Coppersmith ; dealer in Wrought Iron Pipe, 
Fittings, Valves, Enuinecrs' Supplies, etc. No. 24 Ferry 
Street. Norwich, Conn. — It is just about a score of years 
since Mr. Geo. F. Bard became identified with his present 
business, for he engaged in it in 1870 as a member of the firm 
of Pierce & Bard, this concern succeeding ^Ir. Geo. Pierce 
who had had control since 1865. the enterprise having been 
inaugurated in 1839 by Jlessrs. Pierce & Roberts. Mr. 
Bard was born in Boston, and doubtless owes much of the 
success he has won to his intimate knowledge of every 
detail of his business and his habit of giving it close per- 
sonal supervision. The premises made use of are very 
spacious and they have need to be, for Mr. Bard carries on 
several distinct lines of business ; being a plumber, steam 
and gas filter; a brass founder and coppersmith; and a 
dealer in engineers' supplies, wrought iron pipe, fittings 
valves, etc. The foundry is built of brick, is 100 X 70 
feet in dimensions, and is fitted up with the most improved 
facilities, enabling the best of work to be done and the most 
extensive orders to be filled at short notice. Extensive 
warehouses are also utilized, and a varied and valuable 
stock is constantly carried. Employment is given to 
twenty five assistants and orders for plumbing, steam and 
gas fitting are assured immediate and painstaking atten- 
tion. Moderate charges are made and no better work is 
done by any house in this city. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




John B. Shaw, 

iimuufacturer of Fine 

II irness, and dealer 

III rrunks, Traveling 
Bi's, Valises. Blan- 
kets, Mats, Whips, 
& I d d 1 e s, Carriage 
Hobes, etc., 90 Slain 
Street, Franklin 
•square, Norwich, — 
Wl venture to assert 
tbit there are few 

e-?pencn(cd horsemen in Norwich 'md vicinity who are 
unacquainted with the establishment conducted by Mr. 
John B. Shaw at No. 90 Main street, for tliis gentleman is 
an extensive manufacturer of and dealer in fine harness, 
and also handles trunks, travelling bags, valises, blankets, 
mats, whips, saddles, carriage robes, etc. He has carried 
on his present business for more than forty years, and big 
productions have long been accepted as the standard by 
those familiar with them and competent to appreciate 
honest stock and skillful and conscientious workmanship. 
Mr. Shaw is very widely known personally in Norwich, 
having served several terms on tlie city council as well as 
being prominent in business circles. His establishment 
occupies premises of the dimensions of 75x25 feet, and 
contains a handsome and varied stock which bears evidence 
of careful selection in every detail. Employment is afforded 
to four efficient assistants, and callers are sure of receiving 
prompt and polite attention, while custom work and repair 
ing will be done at (he shortest possible notice and at prices 
aslow as is consistent with the use of suitable material 
and the employment of skilled labor. 

O. E. Dudley, dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, 127 West 
Main Street, Norwich, Conn.— The business conduc'ed by 
Mr. C. E. Dudley at No. 127 West Main street was founded 
not far frum forfv vturs asro. o)ierations having been begun 

by Mr. (' .1 W fnii ., m 1>.:; Mr. iv A. Dndlry, fatlier 
of the I'n >.'iii ].^. .1.; iM-'l riMiiinl ..!■ iliL' enterprise 

in 187^i, :im: LM-. ■ - ..n in Ihr imiIn piirt of 1887. 

Mr. C, !■; iHni:, , ,Mi- 1.11) Ml \ln--;nl,u-.ns, but has 
beconic tli"piii^li:\ hImiIiIkiI wiili .Nuiwuli liii-iiiess inter- 
ests anil i.uil.s w iih i|,^' mo. I ,mI( i |.i i-in j hh! successful of 
our city iii>iiliaiii>. llr .I.mI.s mmv cxicnMicly in fresh 
and salt meals ul all kinds and cunies a slock which in 
point of size, completeness and variety lias few rivals in 
this section of the State among the assorlmcnts offered by 
retail dealers. It is this variety wliicli lias much to do 
■with the general ]h.|>u':imi \ . r ilir mini nisr. f.ir all classes 
of customers can ,' :■ n'-l -I- -uili il li l Ik n Ia-U>^ inid 

purses, and it i- ■ iiiJ Mi |iini:c\ cairi^wiili 

equal care to ri<'li aui jnioi in - imlicy Immh- in (mi^uiv iini. 
form satisfaction and unifiirni ciiurtesy I" laii;c ami small 
buyers. Employment is given to four cmii|i( imt ami 
polite assistants, and as several teams are uiili/' il all nnli is 
can be accuratelj' delivered at the shortest pussibl 



A. Francis & Co., dealers in Domestic Dry 
Yankee Notions, Crockery, Groceries and Pro 
Corner Main and Thames Streets, West Side, N 
Conn.— The establishment conducinl l,\ M. -i< .\ 
&Co., at tbe corner of Main and Thame,- sin i i,- W , 
probably approaches as near to biing a regular u 
ioned ' ' country store " as any place of busines.s in N 
for it combines the noteworthy characteristics of 
store with the enterprise and onorgy of a city es 
ment. City people arc :ip' t" niiv" ._»r-r.ri naturedly 
immense variety of wil-!, .: i - ,,!ial( oiv,i, 

country store, and yet tin i| : 1.. la ,mi 

being able to buy "e\i), ■, ■, ,', li . t 

amused ami ■--na llmrs ,.., nl ,a i iln' I. II ■■!, , 

takes 1 ,,,.,,', I r !|.,,| \\r -, \ I I I I ,',, 

prepare-! : ■ '.m I a:-..a; alixMiiir' in 'h 

dry g(MMl-, \ II 'Lee milimi., ci,,.l.,,nx, r„u: ii, , am 

sions; uihI lu .serve custonicr.s as |iri)iiiptly and jiul 



irwich, 
such a 

lablisb- 



though a specialty was made of the handling of any one of" 
the lines of goods we have mentioned. Many of our 
readers do not need to be told this, for the enterprise ia 
question has been carried on for many years, and the: 
methods of the firm are well and favorably known to a 
large portion of tlie community. Operations were begun 
by Mr. A. Francis, in 1853, and the present firm-name wa» 
adopted in 1874, the p»rtners being Jlessrs. A. and J. P. 
Francis; the former a native of Stafford, and the latter of 
this city. Mr. A. Francis served four years in the common 
council, and both members of the firm are so well known 
as not to call for further personal mention. Every detail 
of the business is given careful supervision and the goods, 
the prices, and tbe service are uniformly and equally satis- 
factory. 

A. T. Davis, dealer in New and Second hand House- 
Furnishing Goods, sold on Commission, 11 Thames Street,. 
Norwich. — There are many careful housekeepers to be- 
found in Norwich and vicinity, and not a few of theut 
have discovered that the establishment conducted by Mr. 
A. T. Davis at No. 11 Thames street, is a most excellent 
one to visit when anything in the shape of crockery ware- 
or other house furnishing goods is wanted, new or second- 
hand. This business was founded by Mr. Davis about the 
year 1875, and during the time since elapsed it has steadily- 
and largely developed. The proprietor is thoroughly 
familiar with every detail of the trade, and in fact gives it 
such close and constant personal attention that the high 
degree of success attained is certainly thoroughly welt 
deserved. An extensive commission business is carried 
on, the value of the goods annually disposed of reaching a 
very high figure. The premises riiade use of are 50 x 40 
feet in dimensions, and afford ample opportunity for the 
carrying of a heavy stock and the displaying of it to 
excellent advantage. A full selection of staple styles is 
always on hand to choose from, embracing furniture, car- 
pets, oilcloths, crockery, etc., together with a complete- 
assortment of tlie latest fashionable novelties, so tliat all 
tastes as well as all purses can be easily suited. 

F. E. Dowe, Fancy Dry Goods and Novelties ; Special- 
ties : Art Embroidery Materials of every description, Cot- 
ton Underwear, Infants' Funiisiiines, Hosiery, Kid Gloves, 
Laces, Uibbous, Trimmings ; 157 Main and 19 Shetucket 
Streets, Norwich, Conn. Summer branch, "Tbe Bazaar,"' 
Watch Hill, U. I. — Notwithstanding the high average 
character of the many mercantile establishments located in 
Norwich and vicinity, il is obvious that here as elsewhere 
there must be certain bouses in c:icli line of trade which 
excel all others in the handlimj; nf uivi n prcialties, and it 
is an open secret that at the i -lalili-linn nt eoiiducted by 
Mr. F, E. Duwe, at No. 1." Main -n,ci ami 1!) Shetucket 
sirecl, inM.nia'ed imin.i mmii- .!.■ ,.|Tmi.l h. i >. 1 1 clias, rs of 



iilmiiil ail\anl,mr. In 1 Hiyers of these 

iiT aiiielcsul winch lie niakes spccial- 
Immi and \ ai led e\prricnee in his pres- 
ilia\iiiLi Imnidcd the enterprise Under 
(aitisidciaiinii in I'-rJi and eiijnyssucli favorable relations, 
\\ jih in.iduci IS ami w ImlcsaM is as to enable him to quote 
l"isiihri_\ imitiiiii piiias (111 |insiijsely dependable goods, 
lie is a native uf Spiinglield, .Mass., and has long ranked 
among our representative Norwich merchants. The store^ 
utilized bj' him is shaped like an "L" and measures 
30x50x40 feet, opportunity being given for the carrying 
of a very heavy and varied stock, and for the displaying 
.if it til excillent advantage. Fancy art goods and novel- 
lus in almost endless variety are at hand to select from, 
ami the em |ihivinent of six conitietent assistants assures 
pionipl and pofilc allcrition io cNaa'v ( iisloincr, :\Ir, Dowe- 
ls the ouiiei ollhc laiiioiis '■ liazaal-- al W,->lch Hill. 1!. I., 
wiiicli 1^ \-ci\ lar-cly palroiii/id ilniiim' llic summer 
iiioiilhs and has done' nmch to add to its |iro|u ietor's rep^ 
utatioii. 





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visions. 


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LEADING BU^^INESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



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\ STEAM & GAS FITTING acPLUMBING iJI 




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Robert Brown, st i in 1 ( I ill i ill lumber 
Pequot Building Central ^Vbxif ^clrwlcll Conn — 
"Modern conveniences' would ceitainly not willmglv be 
dispensed -with and their advintages fir outweigh their 
disadvantages, but neveitheless it is undoubtedly a fact 
that the plumljing arrangements of a house must be prop- 
erly put in, duly cared for and kept in perfect repair or 
they are apt to breed sickness, especially in thickly- 
settled communities. Everything depends upon having 
the plumbing work of a house properly done to begin 
with, for alterations are oflen difficult and expensive to 
make and even when made the result is liable to be less 
satisfactory than would have been the case had the work 
been originally done correctly. Among those engaged in 
the plumbing business in this vicinity, none is "bettef 
known than Mr. Robert Brown, for this gentleman began 
operations over a score of years ago (in 1868) and has for 
a long time held a leading position in his branch of indus- 
try. Mr. Brown is a native of South Kingston, R. I., and 
has held many public offices, having been connected with 
the city council for some fourteen years, and liaving 
served as alderman, as water commissioner and as chair- 
man of the board of education. He deals very extensively 
in plumbing supplies, both at wholesale and retail, and 
carries a very heavy stock, three floors being utilized, 
each measuring fifty feet square; the premises being 
located on Central wharf, in the Pequot Building. Em- 
ployment is given to sixteen competent assistants, and gas- 
fitting, steam-fitting, plumbing, etc., will be done in a 
superior manner at very short notice and at a moderate 
charge. Mr. Brown did the plumbing work for a large 
proportion of the more important buildings in this section, 
and is prepared to guarantee satisfaction to the most crit- 
ical. 



D. W. Grant, dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Teas, 
Coffees, Spices, Canned Goods, Cigars, Tobacco, etc., 169 
West Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — It is the simple truth 
to say Ihitt the average grocery and provision store in 
Norwich will compare favorably with the average estab- 
lishment of the kind in any other city in New England, 
and therefore when we assert that the store conducted by 
Mr. D. W. Grant, at No. 169 West Main street, is superior 
to the average in more respects than one, it is obvious that 
we are giving it high praise. And yet we are confident 
that such of our readers as are qualified to judge will 
admit that it is well deserved. Mr. Grant carries a heavy 



ind varied stock of choice groceries and provisions, teas, 
coffees spices, canned goods, cigars, tobacco, etc., and 
guarantees each and every article he sells to prove just as 
1 presented, and quotes the lowest market rates. Add to 
these recommendations the fact that orders are promptly 
ind accurately filled, and it must be confessed that the 
<^howing is a strong one. The more closely it is investi- 
gated the more fully it will be found to be warranted by 
the facts, and so thoroughly convinced are we of this that 
we have no hesitatiom in guaranteeing complete satisfac- 
tion to all reasonable people who may favor Mr. Grant 
with their custom. He is a native of Freeport, Maine, and 
established his present business in 1886. Close personal 
ittention is given to every detail, and no trouble is spared 
to maintain the high reputation already won. 



GEORGE E. PITCHER. 

CIVIL ENGINEER, 

SURVEYOR AND 

CONTRACTOR, 



12 Shetucket St., 



NORWICH, CONN. 




Theron E Brovrn, II ic k 1 i\o} Boarding and Feed 
Stable ; Attend UKC on EuncriN Wtddings \nA Parlies at 
reasonable pi ices Riilioad Avmue oiipo^ilc Norwich & 
Worcester Passenj^er Depot Noiwich Conn —The eslab- 
lisbment located on R.ulroad avenue, neai Ihe Norwich & 
Worcester Depot and owned by Mr. T. E. Brown, is a 
public benefit and is worthy of prominent and favorable 
mention ; first, because a good team may be hired here at 
moderate expense, second, because horsts may be put to 
hoard here in the full assurance that they will have com- 
fortable quarters, good food and careful and skillful atten- 
tion, and third, because horses may be bought here 
without paying double their true value— which is more 
than can be said of some " sale stables" which could be 
mentioned. Now it is obvious that such an enterprise as 
this, managed as this is, is a great accommodation to the 
public and we are very glad to be able to say that the pub- 
lic appreciate this fact and show their apprecialion by lib- 
erally patronizing the establishment in question. Mr. 
Brown was born in Colchester, Conn., and founded his 
present business in 1881. He employs two competent 
assistants, but makes it a point to give careful personal 
attention to affairs, thus ensuring prompt, courteous and 
dependable service. Teams will be furnished at very 
, short notice and at prices that are really exceptionally low 
consMering the nature of the accommodations provided. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




Daniel J. Brown, 

dealer in Second-hand 
Machinery. Guns 
and Locks repaired : 
.Slocks bent to any 
desired shape ; Sec- 
ondhand Guns 
bought and sold ; 
Keys fitted. Ill 
VValer Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn.— It is 
one thing to buy a 
good gun and another 
ti) get a gun repaired 
in firstclassslyle, and 
all who have had ex- 
perience will agree 
that the latter is the 
harder of the two to 
accomplish For this 
icason, such of our 
readers as have sport- 
ing tastes will thank 
us for calling to their 
a tention the facilities 
possessed by Mr. Dan- 
iel J. Brown for the 
repairing of guns and 
tire-arms in general, 
for he makes a spec- 
ialty of such work 
and has the skill and 
the tools to attain re- 
sults that are bound to suit the most critical. Stocks will be 
bent to any desired drop, and all orders are assured prompt 
and careful attention. Mr. Brown buys and sells second- 
hand guns and geneially has some excellent weapons on 
hand which may be bought for comparatively little money. 
Second hand machinery is also dealt in to a considerable 
extent, and locksmithing in all its branches is carried on, 
locks being repaired and keys fitted at very short notice 
and at uniformly moderate rates. Mr. Brown gives per- 
sonal attention to the various details of his business and 
lias established an enviable reputation for punctuality and 
skill in the filling of orders. He is a native of Hartford, 
and founded liis present business in 1882. Mr. Brown 
also buys and .sells antique fire arms, powder horns, Indian 
relics, swords, daggers, and antiquities of this description. 
He has also a breech loading, flint-lock gun made at Har- 
per's Ferry in 1833 ; these are very rare at the present time. 



Norwich Paper Box Company, manufacturers of Paper 
Bo.xes, S. E. Bliven, proprietor, 101 Broadway, Norwich, 
Conn. — It is difficult to see how paper boxes could be dis- 
pensed with nowadays, for they are used for such a great 
variety of purposes and have prove<l of such great conven- 
ience thai llie pulilie wnuM slroiiL'ly nscnl .iny attempt to 
goback I') till' coiidiiioiis |,icM.|ii :ii ilir liiiir ^uch boxes 
were inlrodurcil '\'\„- iii.innr.iriiiir nf pipci- lioxos has 

become ;i lm.-m pkI -\Iii" iiidu-hN', ;iii.l miuohi the 

many rm . . ■ ■ ■ \ ■ ,! i! i' : h- \ .,i w irii I ' :]m r I li i\ Cniii- 
I»"y-^li"" ' " .1 .!.,"i. M |..i Hi .11, lMrs,,,r,M,|„ ra- 
tions well' I . u ■ . : Im ( <.ih|i;,ii\- li:is hiiilt up :in 



and tlie prompt m 
orders, The pici 
Broadway and cni 
85X00 feet. The 
machinery, and al 
and small orders 
Employment is gi 
the company is in 
tion, qiKiliiiL': 111'' I' 
quality'. Tiir pi 
Bliven, wlm \v;i.- h 
personal attention 



— aiiil iiciuiaev .^ieiwil in tlic filling of 
ni^i's iilili/.cd ;iic liicaled at No. 101 
iipiise lw(i tluoi.s ol the dimensions of 
factory is equipped with improved 
I sorts of paper boxes are made, large 
being given equally careful attention, 
.'en to twelve competent assistants, and 
ii p'isilion to meet all honorable competi- 
iwi >l market rates on goods of standard 
piicior of this business is Mr, S. E. 
"111 in Windham, Conn,, and gives clo.sc 
to the filling of every order. 




■3^- 



William Black- 
burn, Blacksmith- 
ing, 15 Myer's Al- 
ley, Norwich, 
Conn.— Theintro- 
duction of ma- 
chinery has 
worked radi 
changes in every 
line of mechanical 
business, but prob- 
ably blacksmith- 
ing has been af- 
ected least of all, 
for although nowadays a man may call himself a ma- 
chinist and yet know little more about the trade than how 
to adjust a lathe or a milling machine, and to see that it 
does its work properly ; if he is to be a blacksmith he 
must be able to use hand tools to some advantage, and in 
short must be a mechanic and not merely a machine tender. 
There is more difference in blacksmiths than in machinists 
for the simple reason that under existing conditions more 
skill is required in the former trade and more opportunity 
given for a man to " sliow what he is made of" from a 
mechanical point of view. "We take pleasure in calling 
favorable attention to the shop of William Blackburn, 
located at No. 15 Myer's alley, for not only is this very 
completely fitted up with improved facilities of various 
kinds, but the work turned out will bear the severest 
examination, being strictly first-class and combining 
strength, neatness, and durability. Sufficient assistance is 
employed to assure the prompt filling of all orders, and a 
great variety of work is done, including horse shoeing, 
general iron and steel jobbing, the repairing of springs, 
and, in short, blacksmithing and carriage work in all its 
branches, including woodwork also. Moderate charges 
are made in every instance and we are glad to say that the 
extent and constant growth of the business show that the 
liberal methods of Mr. William Blackburn are appreciated. 

Albert L. Potter & Co., Coal and Domestic Lumber, 
Chestnut, Oak and Hickory "Wood; also Piling, Fence 
Posts and Ship Timber; 18 Broadway, Norwich, Conn. — 
The firm of Albert L. Potter & Co. do both a wholesale 
and retail business, and rank witli the leading Iiouses in 
their line in Eastern Connecticut. The undertaking car- 
ried on by them was founded in 1868, by Mr. A. R. Clark, 
and was continued in 1883 by Messrs. Potter & Harris, the 
present firm name being adopted in 1887. The existing 
concern is made up of Messrs. Albert L., and Frank 
Potter, both of whom are natives of Voluntown, Conn. 
Spacious premises are utilized at No. 18 Broadway, the 
plant in u.se comprising two mills, large storage sheds for 
lumber, etc., and coal bins having a capacity of 3000 tons. 
The firm deal very largely in coal, and enjoy an extensive 
family trade, as they handle all the more popular brands 
for household consumption, and quote bottom rates at all 
times, besides being remarkably prompt and accurate in 
the delivery of orders. Chestnut, oak and hickory wood 
are also extensively dealt in and so is domestic lumber, 
together with piling, fence posts and ship timber. The 
mills are equipped with the very latest improved 
machinery, including a Headley Aulotiiatic Steam Engine, 
and their combined capacity approximates 15,000 feet per 
day. Employment is given to twenty assistants and every 
order, larue or small, is sure of receiving prompt and care- 
fid attention. 



Welcome A. Smitli. ■>!,!. ,', ,',.1 .iii! .1 .In- in 
Staple ami h'am-v (,i , . , >1 , - :, ' , ,1 l.Vi 

Water Street. Norwi'h, ' li. ,■ ■ i . ii :. i.i,. n in 

asserting thai Ihe mi. i ,ii i-r ( , .ii,:m. n .1 li\ Mr W . Iruine 

A. Smilh i, 

kind lis 111' 

likely I" 'li- 

with th'- fill 

Smith Brolh 



Norwich can show, for no one will be 
■ iiitement so thoroughly in accordance 
siuess was begun in 1868, by Messrs. 
firm name afterward becoming Smith 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH 



& Reyuolds, then Smith & Beckwilh, and finally in 1884, 
Welcome A. Smith. The proprietor is a native of Gris- 
-wold, Ct., and is very widely known both in business and 
in social circles throughout this vicinily. He is a whole- 
sale and retail dealer in staple and fancy groceries, and 
occupies spacious premises at 137 Main street, and 156 
Water street, carrying a very heavy aud valuable stock, and 
being prepared to fiil the most extensive orders without 
delay. Employment is given to seven assistants, and 
•callers are assured prompt and courteous attention — a fact 
■which explains to some extent at least the general popular- 
ity of the store among all classes of people, for no discrim- 
ination is made between large and small buyers as regards 
the courtesy extended. Mr. Smith quotes the lowest mar- 
ket rates on the many goods he handles, and the assurance 
that you are getting just what you pay for is another 
potent factor in the steady increase of his trade. 



S. A. Bailey, dealer in Fresh and Salt Jleats. Poultry, 
Beef Tongues, Hams, Vegetables and Canned Goods, 161 
Franklin Street, Norwich, Conn. — We do not admit the 
soundness of all the arguments which are presented to 
show the advantage gained by dealing witli those making 
a specialty of the" handling of certain lines of goods, but 
still it is doubtless true tliat, other things being equal, a 
man who deals in nothing but meats and vegetables should 
be able to offer greater inducements than one who consid- 
ers the handling of these products as but a comparatively 
small portion of his business. As a practical illustration 
of the nature and magnitude of these inducements, let us 
call the attention of our readers to the advantages offered 
by Mr. S. A. Bailey, doing business at No. 161 Franklin 
street, for he makes a specialty of dealing in fresh and salt 
meats, poultry, beef tongues, hams, vegelatiles and canned 
goods, and certainly supplies thoroughly tirst-class articles 
at the very lowest market rates. Mr. Bailey tirst became 
associated with his present enterprise as a member of the 
firm of T. M. Frazier & Co., who began operations in 
1885, and wt re succeeded by the present owner two years 
later. He has greatly developed the business since assum- 
ing sole control. Orders will be called for and goods 
delivered in any part of the city, and sufficient assistance 
is employed to ensure prompt and painstaking attention to 
every caller. 

Tiniothy Kelly, dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Boots, 
Shoes and Rubbers, Crockery, Glass, Wood aud Willow 
Ware, 19? North Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — Of course 
in the compilation of a book of this kind it is not always 
easy to determine the proper degree of prominence to give 
the various business enterprises of which mention is made, 
but this difficulty is not pre>ent in all classes by any menns, 
as there are certain undertakings the represeniativc char- 
acter of which is so appan-nf as tn br nlivifni^. making 
their title to a leadintr iinsiiimi in :iin- \v\\f\\ o\ iIh; sec- 
tion's business house.'< rlcar lirydiiil ili'-|iutc. In llii.< class 
must be placed the eslalilishnnnl. lanici on 1]\ 'I'linotliy 
Kelly, at 197 North iMain St., for the many years that this 
undertaking has been conducted, and the unsurpassed rep- 
utation for fair dealing and enterprise enjoyed by the man- 
ager combine to make it representative in the full sense of 
the word. The enterprise in question was founded in 1870 
under the firm name of Ei-lly & lirother and so continued 
until 1873, when Mr. Timo'thy Kelly assumed entire jiro- 
prietorship. The premises occupied comprise a store 
40x40 feet in dimensions, together with a storehouse of 
two stories each 40x40 feet in size, and the stock on hand 
is sufficiently large to test the capacity of even this amount 
of space, for it is exceptionally complete in every depart- 
ment and comprises groceries, provisions, boots, shoes and 
rubbers, crockery glass, wood and willow ware, grain, 
flour, feed, etc. Employment is given to four efficient 
assistants, and customers are promptly served, while the 
magnitude and character of the trade are enough to prove 
that the proprietor handles only reliable goods and quotes 
low prices in every department. 



Seth Ii. Peck, wholesale and retail dealer in Masons' 
Building Materials and Stone Work of all kinds, Central 
Wharf, Norwich, Conn. — Such an important trade centre 
as Norwich would naturally be a depot for the reception 
and distribution of building materials, etc., and as a matter 
of fact this has long been a very important item in our 
local wholesale and retail trade. The leading dealer in 
masons' building materials, etc., in this vicinity is Jlr. Seth 
L. Peck, aud the business conducted by him is of very 
early origin, having been founded by Mr. Geo. E. Hebard 
nearly half a century ago, or in l.s4,5. The present propri- 
etor was born in Lyme, Conn., and assumed control of the 
enterprise in 1871. lie utilizes very spacious premises on 
Central Wharf, and can ies an extremely heavy, varied and 
costly stock, comprising masons' building materials, and 
stone work of all kinds. The extent and variety of this 
assortment are not to be appreciated without personal 
inspection, but it will aid our readers in getting an idea of 
its completeness when we say it includes Philadelphia 
front brick, white front brick, eastern lime. Glen Falls' 
and St. Albans' lime, Rosendale and Portland Roman 
cement, plaster, hair, fire brick, fire clay, beach sand, 
mortar ready mixed, blue stone flagging, curbing, granite 
and brown stone, cut and in rough, drain and sewer pipe 
of all kinds, marble and marbleized slate mantels, house 
sheathing [lapers of every description, and moth proof 
carpet felts. Mr. Peck is prepared to furnish any or all of 
these commodities in quantities to suit at short notice, and to 
quote i^ositively bottom prices on both large and small orders. 

Win. L. Patten & Co., Bankers and Brokers, 6 Wall 

Street, New York. Shetucket Street, Norwich, Conn.— 
The New York firm if William L. Patton & Co. is very 
widely anil f:iv.>i:ilily Uimwu here in Connecticut fur this 
concern has Inamli 'houses in New London, Hartford and 
this city and lias iransarted a very large amount of busi- 
ness for local investors to the entire satisfaction of every 
reasonable patron. The firm have unsurpassed facilities 
for obtaining the earliest quotations from the great centres 
of trade, and those who wish to invest in petroleum, corn, 
wheat or other staples, or in stocks or bonds cannot pos- 
sibly do so to better advantage elsewhere. The Norwich 
office was opened in 1883 and" is under the charge of Mr. 
J. E. McGarry, wiio is a native of Now Loudon aud who 
can need no introduction to many of our readers for he is 
prominent in business and snci.il ciiclis and is very widely 
known. Mr. ^McGarry has made the Norwich branch as 
important and popular an ullice as the tirm maintain, and 
it is receivinsr a constantly increasing patronage as tire 
advantages offered become more generally known. The 
premise-s utilized are located at No. 14 Shetucket street, 
and are very completely fitted up, the comfort and conve- 
nience of jjatrons being carefully provided for. 

Frank B. Gay, dealer in Fine Groceries, Canned Goods 
and Fruits, No. 2 Cliff Street, Norwich. Conn.— One's first 
impression on examining the stock carried by Jlr. Frank 
B. Gay at No. 2 Cliff street, is that it is decidedly superior 
to the average in quality and will compare favorably in 
point of size, and this impression will be confirmed by 
more extended investigation for Mr. Gay takes pains to 
handle goods that will suit the most fastidious, and to 
offer a sufficient variety to enable all tastes to be suited 
aud all orders to be filled without delay. He is a native of 
Preston, and has carried on his present business since 1885. 
The premises utilized have an area of about 1500 square 
feet, and afford excellent opportunity for the accommoda- 
tion of a complete assortment of staple and fancy groceries, 
table condiments, canntd goods, fruits, etc., the stock 
being so arranged as to aid materially in the prompt and 
accurate filling of orders. Mr. Gay gives close personal 
attention to the enterprise, but employs two competent 
assistan's and neglects no means to fully deserve the 
exceptional popularity his establishment has won. This 
popularity is of course due to the promptness and courtesy 
of the service to a iireat extent, but even more to the fad 
that every article will prove precisely as represented. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




W. W. Ives, Nirkle and Silver Plater, manufacturer of 
Window Di^pliiy Fiaiiics tni- Gciil-,' I'^urnisliing, Boot and 
Shoe, Hal, Millimiy and Dry Co. ids Stores, Special Fix- 
tures made 111 order, II ,M \ ri ^ Alle\, Norwich, Conn.— It 
pays to di-jibiy L'niid- ailiac ii\rly, and no stronger proof 
of this is needed ihan ihr li. I ili,,i tin- leading dry goods 
houses, etc., eiiiplii\ uvu ai in jh Miluics, whose sole duty 
is to design and suim mi. nd il,,. window display. It is all 
very well to say that houe.',L good.s will .sell on their merits; 
that "'good wiue needs no bush," and that a reputation for 
giving full value for mouey received is all that is necessary 
in order to do a profitable business; but experience proves 
that, other things being Kjual, he whose stock is most 
attractively shown will ml He- Imlk and also the cream of 
the patronage. In calling aio nii.iii lo the window display 
frames made by Mr. VV. \V. ho, we are not recommend- 
ing new and untried articles, for these have been on the 
market for some years and have given entire satisfaction 
wherever used. They are ingeniously and handsomely 
designed; solidly constructed from the best of material; 
are effective, durable and reasonable in I'rice; and are 
especially adapleil to the le^e of those dealing in boots and 
shoes, gents' farnishinLS. bats ami c,ips, nuilinery or dry 
goods. Special tixinres will !„• made lo order at moderate 
prices, and there is ie> i. laili r Inn wb.it can make profita- 
ble use of :Mr. h.-^' pi.Hlneti.jns. The standard styles 
made by him .-ue the " .\..n|Kuei! " and the " Champion " ; 
the former being tilled vvilii liis new " Eureka" rest, which 
holds the shoe or other article so firmly that it e;innot be 
shaken oft by the slamming of doors or an\- oiler jar, 
while at the same time it does not mar the arli( le m.r liide 
its outlines. The " Nonpareil " stand with • Knreka " rest 
for the display of single articles is a very popular style, as 
is also the "Nonpareil" swing bracket with "Eureka" 
rest. All these goods, with numerous other styles, are made 
from the best of material, are heavily nickel plated and will 
not rust under any cirennisi.mi is. no iron entering into 
their construction. Mr. I'.es is a native of New Haven, and 
gives careful attention toevery ord<r. He maintains a thor- 
oughly equipped shop at No. 11 Myers alley, and is pre- 
pared to fill all orders at short notice, nickel plating and 
brass finishing being done in a superior manner at a mod- 
erate charge. lie also plates novelties of all kinds for 
other manufacturers. 



P.ecf, 



Thomas E. Casey, deal, r in Fresh and Salt Mea 
Pork, Mutton, Lamb, Veil Pniilu,, . le , 171 Xmih Main 
Street, Greeneville, Corn I ',111 m,. i, < , ni : , , i ii,;i hed 
houses in Greeneville Ills 1 1 !■ . iiisi LMiiri.i iri'sh 
and salt meats, that i .nMlnri. .1 i.-, lieiii, 1 I 1 i-ev, 
located at No. 471 North INIain street .h-m,- :-|H,i.-d 
mention. This house was established in Is-^'^ li\ Hs pres- 
ent proprietor, who has by energy .ami |" isrxci oiee, 
attained the position he now occupies among the hnsincss 
men of Greeneville. The business premises occupied by 
him are 40 X 18 feet In dimensions, and are admirably 
arranged for his trade, having all necessary facilities for 



carrying on the business. Courteous and obliging assist- 
ants are constantly employed, while the stock embraces all 
kinds of fresh and salt meats, a specialty being made of 
beef pork, mutton, lamb, veal, poultry, etc., Mr. Cagey's 
facilities for handling choice goods being unsurpassed in 
this vicinity. He is an energetic gentleman of long expe- 
rience in his business, to which he devotes his close per- 
sonal attention, thus insuring perfect satisfaction in al) 
respects to his numerous patrons. Mr. Casey is a native 
of Norwich, and well deserves the success he has attained. 

Tompkins & Murphy, dealers in Hardware. Stoves, Tiri 
and Wooden Ware; Tin Roofing, Hoof Painting, Plumb- 
ing and Factory Work; all kinds of Repairs for Stoves, 
Ranges and Furnaces; Telephone orders to Bisket & 
iMeech; No. 26 Sixth Street, Greeneville, Conn. — Of lat 
years there have been great improvements in certain lines of 
manuficture, and in no industry has much greater progress 
been made than in that relating to the production of stoves 
and ranges. Some of the parlor stoves now on the market 
combine beauty and efticiency to a remarkable degree, but 
there are others which are of but little use except for 
purely ornamental purposes, for their designers in attain- 
ing beauty of form and decoration, seriously injured the 
-heating qualities. However, there is no need of purchas- 
ing a stove defective in any respect, and the best way to 
avoid doing so is to buy of such dealers as Messrs. Tomp- 
kins & Murpliy, for they have had sufficient experience to- 
be thoroughly familiar with the leading styles of heating 
and cooking stoves and they handle none which they have 
reasons to believe will not give satisfaction. This firm is 
made up of Messrs. J. F. Tompkins and C. O. Murphy. 
The former began operations in 1887, and the present firm, 
in 1888. The premises utilized by them are located at No. 
26 Sixth street, a large stock of hardware, stoves, tin and 
wooden ware is constantly carried. The lowest market 
rates are quoted, and tin roofing, roof painting, jilumbing, 
and factory work, also all kinds of repairs for stoves, 
ranges, and furnaces are done in the most workmanlike 
manner at very short notice. Employment is given to 
four competent and reliable workmen, and all orders by 
telephone, or otherwise delivered, will receive prompt and 
satisfactory attention. 

Pitcher & Maine, dealers in Dry Goods. Groceries, 
Boots, Shoes, Crockery, etc., 428J^ to 434 North Main 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — There is a certain air about a 
popular and well-patronized establishment of any kind that 
is easily distinguished by a careful observer, and although 
it would often be difficult to define just what is meant by 
an "air of prosperity," still it is impossible to mistake 
such an appearance after once becoming familiar with it. 
If any of our readers wish an example of what we mean 
let them visit the establishment now conducted by Messrs. 
Pitcher & Maine, and they will find one of the most pop- 
idar stores in this section. This establishment was 
founded in 18f)9. Messrs. A. H., and H. A. Pitcher 
assumed control ; the present firm of Pitcher & Maine was 
formed in 1888. The premises occupied are 40 X 60 feet 
in dimensions and are located on North 5Iain street, from 
Nos. 42Ht^ to 434, and afford opportunity for the display 
of one of the most varied and desirable assortments of dry- 
goods, groceries, boots, shoes, crockery, etc., in Norwich. 
Employment is given to three competent and polite assist- 
ants, and in every department of tlie store the same scru- 
pulous attention to details is noticeable, the result that 
customers are always assured protnpt and courteous atten- 
tion, and that the goods offered are both fashionable in 
style, and low in price, the groceries being fresh and 
desirable. Messrs. Pitcher & Maine are fully aware that 
close personal supervision is essential to the maintenance 
of the admirable system in force in their establishment and 
may be depended upon in the future as in the past to give 
their best efforts toward assuring satisfaction to every 
customer. No misrepresentation is allowed, and price* 
are made as low as possible. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



American House, A. L. Clark, Proprietor, Norwicb, 
Conn. — The American House may properly be called one 
of the " institutions " of Norwich, for this hotel has been 
in existence so many years and has been so excellently 
managed from the start that it is well and favorably known 
to all whom business or pleasure call frequently to the city. 
We say "has been " so excellently managed, but by this 
we do not mean to convey the idea that such management 
is a thing of the past, and indeed such a judgment would 
be absurd on the face of it, for the present proprietor, Mr. 
A. L. Clark, has been in charge a full quartfr of a century, 
having become identified with the enterprise in 18C4. He 
is a native of Oneida County, New York, and there is 
probably not a hotel man in Connecticut more widely 
known and highly esteemed. Without making any lavish 
professions of friendliness he still endeavors to make every 
guest feel thoroughly at home, and considering his long 
experience in catering to all classes of people it is hardly 
necessary to add that he very seldom fails. The American 
House is a three story structure, of the dimensions of 
50x60 feet, containing thirty guest rooms and being con- 
veniently and pleasantly located on Shetucket street. It is 
a thoroughly neat and well kept hotel in every respect, and 
the most fastidious can find no reasonable fault with either 
the house or its appointments, the beds and other furnish- 
ings being modern and comfortable in style, while the ser- 
vice is remarkably efficient, being prompt, intelligent and 
obliging. The cuisine will be found very satisfactory, the 
table being supplied with an abundance of seasonable food 
at all times of year. There is a good stable connected 
with the house, at which single or double teams may be 
obtained at moderate rates and at very short notice. 



Charles L. Baldwin, Mack, 
Livery, Boarding and Sale 
Stable, dealer in New and 
Second-Hand Carriages. Tel 
e p h o u e Connection, 127 
Franklin Street, Norwich, 
Conn. — There is of course a 
market price for horse-hire 
as there is for tionr, for sugar 
or for any other standard 
commodity, and those who 
think to obtain teams at from 
regular rates only deceive 
themselves, unless of course they are in a position to make 
special contracts or unless certain circumstances combine 
to favor them, but still, there is such a thing as paying 
fancy prices for livery service, and those who do this get 
no better accommodations than those furnished by Mr. 
Charles L. Baldwin, who makes it a point to quote the 
lowest market rates and to fully meet all honorable compe- 
tition, not onl}' as regards prii e.s but as leyards the quality 
of the turnouts supplied as well. .Mr I'.:il(l\vin was lorn 
in New Haven, and began oi.erMio,,.^ in Norwich in 1871. 
His stable is located at No. Vi~, Fniiikliii street, and com- 
prises two floors, measuring llOx-40 feet. Kmployment is 
given to two assistants, and there are twelve horses and an 
equal number of carriages available for livery purposes. 
An extensive hacking, boarding and sale business is also 
done, fine appearing carriages and experienced drivers 
being furnished at short notice and special attention being 
given to boardeis and transients. The stable is one of the 
best ventilated in Connecticut, and with a window for 
each stall afiords ample sunlight and healthy surroundings 
for the horses. New and second hand carriages are dealt 
in to a considerable extent, especially low prices being 
quoted in this department. Mr. Baldwin gives personal 
attention to clipping, and no better work than that done in 
this stable is to be had in the city. All orders are assured 
prompt and painstaking attention, and telephone connec- 
tion enables them to be sent without trouble from any 
point in this vicinity. 




one thi 



Small's West Side Store, Nathan Small, Proprietor; 
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers; Dry Goods and Notions; 5 
Thames Street, Small's Block, Norwich, Conn.— The 
stock to be found at the West Side Shoe Store conducted 
by Mr. Nathan Small, may be called one of the best " all 
around " stocks to be seen in this section, for it comprises 
so great a variety of desirable foot-wear, that men, boys, 
youths, misses and children, all can find goods within it 
especially suited to their needs, Mr. Small is well known 
throughout Norwich, and the fame his new store baa 
already gained as an honestly conducted and liberally 
managed store, is the legitimate result of his efforts to 
keep full faith with his customers, and make no announce- 
ments not justified by the facts. Mr Small does not 
• allow himself to be undersold by anybody, and therefore 
those wh» purchase from him "have the satisfaction of 
knowing that not only are the goods sure to prove as rep- 
resented, but that they have been bought at the very 
lowest market rates. The premiies utilized are located at 
No. 3 Thames street. Small's Block, and contain in addi- 
tion to the fine assortment of boots, shoes and rubbers 
already mentioned, a carefully selected stock of dry goods 
and notions of all kinds, the prices of which are guaran- 
teed to suit all. Anyone thinking to p\irchase any such 
articles as those dealt in by Mr. Small should give him a 
call, for his goods are equal to any in the market and are 
sold at very reasonable figures. 

Appley & Prentice, dealers in Choice Family Groceries 
and Provisions, No. 88 Central Wharf, Norwich, Conn. — 
Among the many family grocery and provision stores to 
be found in Norwich and vicinity, that condicted by 
Messrs. Appley & Prentice is deserving of prominent and 
favorable mention, not so much on account of any single 
exceptional mducement which its proprietors offer to the 
public, as by reason of the " all round" character of the 
advantages extended, or in other words, Messrs Appley 
& Prentice don't make a "leader" of any one line of goods, 
selling them below cost and more than making up on other 
articles, but they do quote the lowest market rales on all 
the commodities tht-y handle, and lliry ^jiare no pains to 
furnish goods that will give the I". -I 'f ^;r iiriion. This 
firm began operations in April. Is.'-ii, -mi > •■, .in - Jlr. O. C. 
Dinimock who had been in charge siui e l^Mi, '|"he present 
partners are Messrs. Chester Appley and G. C. Prentice, 
both these gentlemen giving careful personal attention to 
the filling of orders. The store is located at No. 88 Cen- 
tral Wharf, and measures 45x18 feet, being sufficiently 
spacious to accommodate a large stock of choice family 
groceries and provisions. Orders are promptly and accu- 
rately 'filled and every article is sold under a guarantee that 
it will prove precisely as represented. 

Mrs. H. R. Sydleman, dealer in Ladies' Cloaks and 
Suits, 281 East Main Street, Norwich. Conn.— The estab- 
li-^hment conducted by Mrs. H. R. S\'dleman at No. 281 
East Main street, may be said to be unique of its kind in 
this vicinity, for there is certainly not a store in this city 
of precisely similar character. As for the position held by 
the establishment in question that is very easy to define, — 
it being generally conceded to have iio rival whatever. 
Mrs. Sydleman began operations about a score of years 
ago, the business being founded in 1869. She has built ui> 
a very extensive and desirable permanent patronage in 
addition to her large transient trade, and considering her 
exper-ience, facilities and ability, it is hardly necessary to 
state that she is prepared to quote the lowest market rates 
on the goods she handles. The premises utilized are 
40 X 20 feet in dimensions and the salesrooms are ele- 
gantly and tastefully equipped, while the stock on hand is 
large, varied and eminently desirable, being made up of 
the very latest novelties in ladies' cloaks, suits, etc., many 
successful foreign designs being represented. Em|)loy- 
ment is afforded to four efficient assistants and orders will 
be very promptly and carefully filled, every caller being 
assured immediate and courteous attention. 



LEADIKO BUSINESS MEN OP NORWICH. 



Brewster Bros., dealers in Choice Groceries, Provisions, 
Teas, Coffees, Spices, etc., 147 Franklin Street, Norwich, 
Conn.— There is of course more or less resemblance 
between all family groceries, and yet each of tliem has 
certain cliaracleristics of its own which either commend it 
or conilema it as the case may be. Talie for instance the 
establishment conducted by Messrs. Brewster Brothers, at 
No. 147 Franlilin street, and we believe it is not at all diffi- 
cult to account for its popularity, for although other stores 
may carry equally large stocks, quote equally low prices 
and be equally prompt and accurate in the delivery of 
orders, still there are few others which combine all these 
good points, and fewer still which possess another — that of 
handling only strictly reliable goods. This enterprise was 
inaugurated by Messrs. George H. and W. S. Brewster in 
1879, under the style of Brewster Brothers, whict is still 
retained, although the recent death of Mr George H. 
Brewster left his brother sole proprietor. He is a native 
of this city, and is thoroughly acquainted with his business, 
to which he gives close personal attention. The store has 
an area of 1000 square feet and is heavily stocked with 
choice staple and fancy groceries, provisions, teas, coffees, 
«pices, etc. Sufficient assistance is employed to ensure 
prompt and courteous attention to every caller and orders 
-will Ije filled at the shortest possible notice, the goods 
being guaranteed to prove just as represented. 



Chas. D. James, dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Beef, 
Pork, Lamb, Mutton. Veal, Poultry, Smoked Beef, Hnm, 
Bacon, Sausage and Bologna, 22 Market Street, Norwich, 
Conn.— Tliere are very probably but few among our 
readers, outside of tliose engaged in that line of business, 
■who have any adequate idea of the immense amount of 
meat consumed in this city every week, for although it 
may readily be imagined that tlie consumption is consid- 
erable, still the real figures are much larger than one would 
think possible. One of the best establishments to visit in 
order to get a good idea of the magnitude and importance 
of the meat traffic, is that conducted by Mr. Charles D. 
James, at No. 22 Market street, for this gentleman is a 
very prominent dealer in fresh and salt meats, beef, pork, 
lauib, mutton, veal, poultry, smoked beef, ham, bacon, 
saii-iage and bologna, and does both a wholesale and retail 
business, principally the latter. He is a native of Griswold 
and has carried on his present enterprise since 1879. The 
prendses nccupied comprise thr< e floors nf the dimensions 
of r),>x40 feet, and an immense and vjri.d ^lofk is carried 
at all limes. Kmiilovnient is given tn f,.in a>^i-l:ints. and 
it is worthy of note that eciua'ily polili- and (aic-ful atten- 
tion is given to both large and small purcliasers, while tlie 
lowest market rates are quoted in every department of the 
business. 

John M. Brewer, Pharmacist. Pure Drugs, Franklin 
Square, Norwich. Conn. — When deciding where to have a 
prescription filled it is very natural that the preference 
should be given to an establishment which has lieen suc- 
cessfully carried on for a score of years or so, for so pro- 
longed a career argues the exercise of intelligent care as 
well as the possession of all necessary faeiliiies. Mr. John 
M. Brewer has comlucled Ijis pliannacy in Franklin square 
since 1809, and the nalurc.il the pMJirv followed is indi- 
cated by tlie steadily iiicna-ing iiopulaiiiy of the enterprise. 
A specialty has li<M-n made from llir very first of the com- 
pounding of physicians' prescript ions, a'ld no pharmacy in 
tf)wn is licllcr jirepan-d to fill such orders promptly, accu- 
rately and (licaplv. Mr. liiaiwcr carries a heavy stock of 
drugs, meditims' and (licmicals. and his laboratory is 
equipped with ini|Tnvid and delicate apparatus, capable 
of positively assuiin^ tlie ni. i-i accuracy when properly 
used. That it is so n i il, Wn- liiii: and honorable record of 
the prescription dc] mi i iiH-nt :iMi|ily demonstrates, and those 
who wish lo fell :i-MM.il ili;ii I h-'- . Iioircsi ingrcdieuts and 
the most inlillut nl ( ,iic :iir i iii|iln\, d in the compounding 
«f their pi('Mii|.iinns, ran iiam Mali as>urance by patron- 



izing this popular pharmacy. Fancy goods, druggists' 
sundries, toilet articles, etc., are well represented in the 
stock, and the employment of two efficient assistants 
assures prompt and polite attention to every caller. 

Mrs. E. Austin, Domestic Bakery, 86 Franklin Street, 
Norwich.— Economy is a virtue beyond a doubt, but like 
charity, it " covers a multitude of tins," or at least a mul- 
titude of mistakes, for some people never seem to be able 
to practice true economy although they deny and stint 
themselves in a hundred ways. That it is not economical 
to do yourself what can be more cheaply and belter done 
by somebody else, would seem to be plain enough for 
the merest child to understand, and yet there are many 
housekeepers who bake their own bread, cake and pastry, 
when they are so circumstanctd that it would be much 
cheaper to buy these articles at a public bakery. The 
objection may be raised that home cookery is superior lo 
that practiced at such an establishment, but that does not 
apply to the bakery conducted by Mrs. E. Austin at No. 
86 Franklin street, for the cookery here will compare 
favorably w itli the best of that done in private families, 
and should any of our readers doubt this fact let them 
remember that " the proof of the pudding is the eating," 
and make practical trial of Jlrs. Austin's productions. A 
full assortment of bread, cake, pastry, etc., is always on 
hand to choose from, and is constantly fresh and appetiz- 
ing. Brown bread and baked beans Saturday night. Mrs. 
Austin quotes the lowest market rales, and employs three 
assistants. 

M. A. Barber, Machinist, 22 Ferry Street, Norwich. — 
At first sight it may appear strange that it is more difficult 
to get a steam engine properly repaired than it is to buy 
an entirely new one, and of course in the case of slight 
breakdowns this is not true, but every machinist of expe- 
rience will agree that, generally speaking, it requires a 
higher degree of skill to repair a machine than to build it. 
The builder of a machine has only familiar and simple 
operations to go through with, while the repairer is con- 
stantly having to solve new problems and to devise new 
combinations to attain the desired result. The high stand- 
ing held by the machine shop carried on by Mr. M. A. 
Barber, at "No. 22 Ferry street, is due in a great measure 
to the success met with in the repairing of steam engines 
of all kinds and machinery, for particular attention is 
given to this class of work. Mr. Barber manufactures 
machines of various kinds, a specialty being made of cork 
machinery and laundry macliinery, whicli finds a ready 
sale all over the country. This business was founded 
more than thirty years ago by Mr. J. E. Barber, who was 
succeeded by the present proprietor in 1877. The shop 
occupies two fioors of the dimensions of 50 X 35 feet, and 
is equipped throughout with improved machinery. 

J. A. Stoddard & Son, dealers in Fine Groceries and 
Provisions, Fruit, Confectionery, Cigars and Tobacco. 100 
Franklin Street, Norwich.— An e=t:di1islinipnt wliich is a 
marked and general favorite anion- finnilii - i.Milin- in its 
vicinity, is that carried on by ,M'--is, .1 A, --loild nd & 
Son, and located at No. 100 Kianklin -iiori. Iliis was 
opened in 1884, and lias steadily increased in popularity 
until it has attained a leading position among other stores 
of a similar character in this section. The premises made 
use of are of the dimensions of 55x30 feet, and conlain a 
varied stock which bears evidence of careful selection in 
every department. It comprises choice fancy and staple 
groceries, teas, collees, spices, canned goods, etc., as well 
as a full line of provisions, fruit and vegetables, and a very 
desirable assortment of cigars and tobacco. This enter- 
prising firm quotes the lowest market rates and make it an 
invariable rule to give every customer full value for money 
received. The partners are Messrs. J. A. and J. B. Stod- 
dard, both of whom are natives of this State. They spare 
no pains to keep the service up to the highest standard of 
efficiency, and employ two assistants. I 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



The Merchants National Bank, 71 Main Street, Nor- 
■ wicli, Conn. — The Merchants National Bank is one of 
those institutions which furnish the strongest ]iossili]c 
argument in favor of the retention of our present liaiikiiig 
system, for although this is not perfect by any nie .iis siill 
it is unquestionably far superior to any system thiit pie- 
cedeti it, and no system has as 3'et been pri'pused which 
in its practical workings would enable the record made by 
the Merchants National Bank to be bettered. Not that 
the management of that institution have made no mistakes 
whatever, to assert that would be equivalent to asserting 
that they were moi'e than luiman, but the point of the 
mutter is that no system can insure infallibility, while 
given intelligence, experience and public spirit, the present 
system is capable of yielding most beneficent results. The 
Merchants Bank was incorporated some fifty-fire years 
ago, being opened as a State bank in 1834. It was re- 
organized under the national banking laws in 1865, and 
is the oldest national bank in Norwich. It has been of 
incalculable benefit to the various enterprises carried on 
in this vicinity. The policy of the management has been 
and is to aid local undertakings worthy of help, whenever 
possible, and other things being equal, to give the prefer- 
ence to Norwich business houses. As may readily be 
imagined, such a policy is bound to be popular if ably car- 
ried out, and the present popularity of the Merchants 
Bank proves marked ability as well as good intentions on 
the part of those having it in charge. We give belpw a 
list of the officers and directors, and those familiar with 
the business houses of this section will recognize the fol- 
lowing names as those of men prominently identified with 
such concerns : 

President, J. Hunt Smith. 

Cashier, Charles H. Phelps. 

Directors, Costello Lippitt, Chas. F. Setchel, Calvin L. 
Harwood, ,J. Hunt Smith, Geo. F. Bard, John D. Brewster, 
Lucius Brown, Chas. H. Phelps, E. 6. Bidwell. 

The bank has a capital of .$100,000, and is in the very 
best condition financially, as may be judged from the fact 
that the surplus amounts to no less than $37,000. 



R. Peckham, Groceries, Every Variety at Lowest Prices, 
118 Water Street, Norwich, Conn. — Comparatively few of 
us are able to judge of the merits of groceries before using 
them, and even those who are competent to do so do not 
care to minutely examine every article submitted to them 
before accepting it, and therefore it is obvious that, other 
things being equal, the dealer who is entirely trustworthy 
and who takes pains to see that his customers get just 
what they pay for, will build up the largest as well as the 
most desirable patronage. This being the case there is no 
occasion for surprise at the great magnitude of the business 
done by Mr. R. Peckham, for the enterprise conducted by 
this gentleman was founded in 1850, by Messrs. Smith & 
Cottwell. came into the possession of the present propri- 
etor in 1869, and from the very first has been managed in 
an able and straightforward manner. Mr. Peckham is a 
native of Middletown, R. I., and in view of his lorn; expe- 
rience it is superfluous to sa_y he is thoroughly familiar 
with his business in every detail. He is naturally proud 
of the honorable record of his establishment and it will be 
no fault of his if the service rendered in the future is not 
even more economical and efiicient than that extended in 
the past. The premises made use of are located at No. 
118 Water street, and comprise two floors and a basement, 
of the dimensions of 55 X 25 feet. A very heavy stock of 
staple and fancy groceries is constantly carried, and every 
variety of such goods is offered at the lowest prices quoted 
in the market. Some wholesale trade is enjoyed but the 
vast bulk of the business is retail, and particular attention 
is paid to the requirements of families, orders being 
promptly delivered and every article being guaranteed to 
prove just as represented. 



Bouquet Millinery and Fancy Goods Store, 93 Franklin 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — It requires a very fine window 
display to attract more than passing attention in these 
days when window dressing has been reduced to a science, 
and is carried on by trained professionals witliout regard 
to expense, but there is something in the exhibit commonly 
made in the Bouquet Millinery and Fancy Goods Store, 
92 Franklin street, which attracts admiring comment from 
passers by, and wliich indicates to some degree the exquis- 
ite taste noticeable in the arrangement and execution of 
the millinery work coming from this popular establish- 
ment. It was opened in 1888, and the proprietors have 
reason to congratulate themselves on the character no less 
than on the extent of the patronage, for among their cus- 
tomers are numbered ladies who have a more than local 
reputation for careful and artistic dressing, and to cater 
successfully to such patrons is no slight proof of ability. 
A heavy and varied stock of millinery and fancy goods is 
carried at all times, the very latest foreign and domestic 
fashionable novelties being represented. Particular atten- 
tion is paid to custom work, and the fact that from eight 
to nine skilled assistants have to be employed in the busy 
season, shows how liberally this department is patronized. 
Orders can generally be filled at short notice, and the 
prices quoted are very low considering the quality of the 
work turned out. 

Maxson P. Lewis, wholesale and retail dealer in Sash,. 
Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Paints, Oils, Glass, etc.. Central 
Wharf, Norwich. — One of the representative enterprises 
of this city is that conducted by Mr. Maxsou P. Lewis, on 
Central Wharf, and this is especially worthy of prominent 
mention, not only by reason of its present magnitude but 
also because it is of very early origin, having been inaugu- 
rated over half a century ago by Mr. Joshua Shepherd. 
This gentleman was succeeded by Mr. F. Rogers, and he 
by Messrs. Fanning & Willought.y, who gave place to- 
Willoughby & Co., and they to Messrs. Lewis & Baldwin, 
this firm being succeeded by Messrs. Crowell, Lewis & 
Co., and the present proprietor assuming sole control in 
1886. He is a native of Plainfield, and is very widely 
known in business circles as an enterprising merchant who 
adheres strictly to legitimate methods. Mr. Lewis is a 
wholesale and retail dealer in sash, doors, blinds, mould- 
ings, paints, oils, glass, etc.. and carries a very heavy and 
complete stock at all times. Estimates will be cheerfully 
furnished on application, and as Mr. Lewis is in a position 
to get dependable supplies at bottom prices, and figures 
very closely on all plans submitted, those wishing anything 
in his line w«uld do well to give him an early call. He 
deals largely in pure white lead, and colors dry and ground 
in oil, and offers a complete assortment of the very best 
mixed paints in the market. 

S. J. Stevenson, Birds of all kinds. Confectionery ,_ 
Lunch, Cigars, etc., 372 Main Street, Norwich. — The 
establishment of which Mr. S. J. Stevenson is the propri- 
etor, located at No. 372 Main street, does not make any 
great pretensions, but still were all the business enter- 
prises in the city to be arranged in the order of their use- 
fulness, that carried on by Mr. Stevenson would be by 
no means the last on the list. As it was opened but a 
few months ago it has not had a chance as yet to develop 
to its full capacity, but it has been well-received by the 
public, and under its present management is sure to con- 
tinue to grow in popularity. The proprietor is a native of 
Norwich, and works harcl to give prompt and efiicient 
service to the public, giving close personal attention to 
eveiy detail of his business and making it a point to treat 
all alike. He deals in bakers' good.s, confectionery, fruits, 
cigars, etc., and also makes a specially of birds of .all 
kinds, both canaries and wild birds, also cases, bird foods, 
etc Mr. Stevenson handles superinr liread and pastry 
and renews his stock so frequently that it i-i alw.ays fresh 
and attractive. His prices are unifoimly low and those 
who place a trial order with him are sure to call again. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




giiiary Slioiv Wludoiv of a Shoe Store, fitted lip witb the fixtures of the 



The Norwich Nickel and Brass Works. Salesrooms, 
702 Broailway, N. Y.; Office and Factory at Norwich, 
Conn. Catalogues on application. — Even tbe least observ- 
ant of our readers can hardly have failed to notice the great 
improvement which has taken place in the character of 
show window displays within the past few years, for the 
changes which have been brought about are equivalent to 
a revolution, the whole art of window dressing having 
undergone a vigorous revival. What is known as "tran- 
sient trade" is very largely influenced by the window dis- 
])lay niHili', and even regular customers are apt to desert an 
<'si;ilili-hnn-iit which allows itself to be outstripped by its 
<'nni|iiiilor^ in lliis respect. Good taste is of course essen- 
tial III Die proper arrangement of a show window, but 
many who fail m pro>tnp<- n snli^fnrtnry cffoct. do SO not 
because they dmi'l Iuhiw liiw h, arnniL'c tlirir Lioods, but 
rather because ihr\ larl; i hr nrr.-. ii\- iiKiliiir, lo display 
them attraclivcly .. iiIimui injuiv. Tlicivfrnv the appli- 
:lih r- 111 iiial'i, tuicil liy tlie Norwicli NieUcl and Brass 
\\ > » I !i\ 1,1 I iic careful inspection of every store- 

1. I i" - iinlinli' frames and stands in nickel and 

la. a ,,, laciii and ornamental design; the styles 
li a ' I iiiiiiail 1. iliis concern. These frames 

:n'' ' I' a . > al,|a, 1 I I I ia ii-r of dealers in men's fur- 
Ill aa; I . .1, "I h a caps and furs, boots and 
sIpm ,, ,■],■ iiiri ,ir -,.\.\ :i! |iM,.< that put them within the 
incnns of every business man, Tlioir new and elegant 
illustrated catalogue and manual of window dres>ing com- 
bined in one book, will be cheerfully sent on application 
to any responsible mei chant, and all orders will be given 
prompt and careful attention. Tlie office and factory are 
located in this city, the salesrooms being at No. 703 Broad- 
way, N. Y. This business was founded about 1874, and 
■was carried on under the style of the Norwich Nickel 
Works until .January 1, 1889. Electro-plating on all metals 
is done in first class style and at very short notice The 
premises utilized comprise three floors of the dimensions 



of about 100x36 feet each. The proprietor is Mr. William 
A. Aiken, who gives careful personal supervision to affairs 
and proposes to fully maintain the leading position now 
held by his products throughout the country. 

Bruce & Baird, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, 114 Main 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — Among the many enterprising 
concerns engaged in the retailing" of boots, shoes and rub- 
bers in Norwtch and vicinity we know of none which is 
more active, more reliable or more generally popular than 
that of Bruce & Baird, doing business at No. 114 Main 
street, and the universal popularity of this firm is all the 
more significant from the fact that they have carried on 
operations here for a score of years — certainly long enough 
for the rrsi(lcnt<; nf this section to become thoroughly 
familial- w iih ilnir facilities and their methods. The busi- 
ness wa- IninHlrd niany years before tlie present proprie- 
tors assunaal conlnil.'in 1870. and indeed is one of the 
oldest-established euterpris.s of llic kind in this vicinity. 
Mr. Bruce was born in I'a imialil. Ma-- , n nmvod to Web- 
ster in 1849, heat one liinr InM i ho po^iiiiai of town clerk, 
and in Norwich has Iiiaai siiicliny \\ rsi Chclsfa board of 
education for five years, lie is a mcnila i ol Iho ( idd Eel- 
lows, the Knightsof Pythias, and the Ann lii an .\b ohaiiics; 
while Mr. Baird, his partner, is a native ol Mjlloni, ci , :ind 
is connected with the Free Masons ain.l tin- Ciand .\iiny. 
Both members of the firm give close personal ultention to 
customers, and callers will find that the phrase " light 
expenses, low prices," as used by this concern means 
something, for no lower prices arc quoted in this portion 
of the Stale on dependable foot-wear than Messrs. Bruce & 
Baird are prepared to name. Their stock is " clean " in 
every department, and comprises full lines of staple goods 
in adition to the very latest novelties in fashionable foot- 
wear. Callers are assured prompt and polite attention, 
and buyers have the satisfaction of knowing that every 
article is fully guaranteed to prove as represented. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




John P. Barstow & Co, dcilcis in Mivtb Furnaces, 
Ranges, Seeds Farm Iinpkments and Feitilizeis Nos. 33 
and 3.5 Watei Street, Noiwirli Conu — Mr John P Bars- 
tow is tboioughly identified with tlie sale of stoves, ranges, 
furnaces, etc., if anyone in this city is, for he has dealt in 
such articles for not far from half a century, beginning 
operations in 1846 as a member of the firm of I. Backus & 
Co. Tlie style afterwards became Backus & Barstow, 
then Barstow & Palmer, Mr. Barstow then assumed sole 
control, the present partnership being formed in 1876, by 
the association of Messrs. John P. Barstow, Frank H. 
Smith and George S. Byles. The firm do an immense 
business, both wholesale and retail, and carry a tremen- 
dous stock, as is evidenced by the size of the premises 
utilized, these compri'iing one building having four floors 
of the dimensions of 3.i X 60 feet, and two buildings con- 
taining three floors measuring 40 X 70 feet. Stoves, fur- 
naces and ranges of the moet improved type may be 
bought at the lowest market rates at this time-honored 
establishment, for it goes without saying that Messrs. 
John P. Barstow & Co. are prepared to offer exceptional 
inducements to customers, as they enjoy the most favor- 
able relations with manufacturers and do business on a 
very liberal basis. Farm implements are also very exten- 
sively dealt in, together with fertilizers and seeds of 
standard merit, these commodities being supplied in quan- 
tities to suit, without delay, and being guaranteed to give 
the best of satisfaction when properly used. Employment 
is given to five competent assistants, and the members of 
the firm give careful personal attention to the supervision 
of affairs, sparing no pains to fully maintain the enviable 
reputation of this representative establishment. 

F. W. Tracy, dealer in Jleats, Groceries, 30 Main Street, 
Preston, Conn. — In analyzing the popularity that the 
enterprise carried on by Mr. F. W. Tracy unquestionably 
enjoys, we find that it does not seem to be due to any one 
thing, but rather, to the impression made by his methods 
of doing business, when considered altogether. For 
instance, Mr. Tracy does not claim to sell cheaper than 
everybody else, although he does ofier his goods at the 
lowest market rates. Neither does he claim to carry the 
largest stock in this section of the town, but nevertheless 
the variety on hand is such that all tastes can be suited. 
He strives to fully satisfy every customer and give a dol- 
lar's worth of value for every dollar he receives, and it may 
be said that this is probably one of the chief causes of the 



popularity referred to. Mr. F. W. Tracy is a native of 
Preston and has had considerable experience in his present 
business. He has been sole proprietor of the establish- 
ment since 1883, at that time succeeding 3Ir. John Tracy 
who had carried it on for over forty years. The premises 
utilized are located at No. 30 Main street, and are 50 X 35 
feet in dimensions, und contain an extensive and varied 
stock of meats and groceries in general. All classes of 
trade are catered to, the prices are placed at the lowest 
figures consistent with the handling of dependable goods, 
and prompt and courteous attention is assured to every 
::aller, there being two competent and polite assistants 
employed. , 

B. H. Palmer, dealer In Dry Goods, Fine Groceries, 
Boots and Shoes, Crockery, etc. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
398 and 400 North Main Street, Norwich, Conn.— The 
establishment now conducted by Mr. B. H. Palmer, was 
opened in 1863, by the firm of Main & Palmer, and in 
1864 the present proprietor, Mr. B. H. Palmer, assumed 
full and entire management of the business, and it is safe 
to say was never more generally popular than has been the 
ra^e dm ing the past year. He is a native of Lisbon, Conn., 
and is \iniversally known throughout Norwich and vicinity. 
His estnblishment would not be one-half .so well patron- 
ized as it now is unless the inducements extended were of 
a solid and genuine character. The stock on hand 
embraces a skillfully chosen assortment of merchandise, 
and so varied and complete is it that there are few articles 
in common family use that is not included within it. Mr. 
Palmer is a shrewd and successful buyer and pursues the 
policy of sharing the advantages so gained with his 
patrons. The public have long since learned that a dollar 
will go at least as far at this slore as at any similar estab- 
lishment in this vicinity and they have also learned that all 
representations made can be implicitly relied upon. This 
establishment is located at Nos. 398 and 400 North Main 
street, and contains an extensive stock of dry goods, fine 
groceries, boots and shoes, crockery, etc. Three reliable 
assistants are constantly employed, and the details of the 
business which is both wholesale and retail is most ably 
handled. " Honesty is the best policy," according to the 
proverb, and certainly the success attained by the enter- 
prise under mention would seem to prove that " sharp 
practice " is by no means essential to the building up of a 
large and permanent trade. 

Charles E. Gaskell, Pharmacist, North Main, corner 
Fifth Street, Norwich, Conn — People are very apt to 
wonder how the proprietor of a "general store " can keep 
track of all the articles he handles, and are not slow to 
excuse the frequent mistakes made in such establishments, 
on the grounds that errors are unavoidable under such cir- 
cumstances, and yet we question if the average general 
store contains a much larger variety of articles than may 
be found in a first-class modern pharmacy. Such a one 
for instance as is conducted by Charles E. Gaskell, at the 
corner of North Main and Fifth streets. The extreme 
rarity of errors in a well-equipped drug store speaks vol- 
umes for the ability and care of those having such estab- 
lishments in charge, but the pul)lic accept this condition of 
afiairs as a matter of course and give but little credit to 
those to whom credit is due. Mr. Gaskell carries a very 
large and varied stock, including an extremely complete 
assortment of drugs, medicines and chemicals of every 
description. Special attention is given to prescription 
trade and no pains is spared to fill all orders in this depart- 
ment in an absolutely accurate manner, and at very reason- 
able prices. The store Is 35 x 35 feet in dimensions, and 
contains in addition to the goods already mentioned, a fine 
stock of toilet and fancy articles, druggists' sundries, etc. 
Mr. Gaskell is a native of Munson, Mass. He established 
his present undertaking in 1885, under the firm-name of 
Gaskell & Fitzpatrick, and six months after assumed the 
entire control and management of the business, which he 
has largely' developed since that date. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICU. 



Utley's Printing Office, Artistic Priming of all kinds, 
111 Water Street, Norwich. — Practically everybody is inter- 
ested in knovviug where orders for printing may be placed 
in the full assurance that they will be filled in the most 
artistic m<anner at short notice, for the business public need 
billheads, letter-beads, etc., those active in social circles 
often require ball programs, etc., and wedding invitations 
and other jobs of line printing are in constant and general 
demand. The familiar maxim " the best is the cheapest" 
has a very wide application, but is especially worthy of 
being borne in mind when one is placing orders for print- 
ing, as the public have become so accustomed to first class 
typographical work of late as to be quick to observe any 
lowering of the standard. Good taste of course demands 
that ball prograius, wedding invitations, etc., should not 
give the least evidence of "cheapness" in their appearance, 
and sound business policy as strongly demands the avoid- 
ance of the same appearance in bill-heads and other com- 
mercial printing, for a "cheap " bill or letter head argues a 
" cheap " firm and vice vena. At Utley's Printing Office a 
specialty of artistic printing is made, and this establish- 
ment at No. Ill Water street, can therefore be unreservedly 
recommended to our readers who will find it thorouglily 
well equipped in every respect, and the management all 
that could be desired. Careful personal attention is given 
to every order and five assistants are eiuployed, the lacili- 
ties at hand being such as to admit of commissions being 
executed at exceptionally short notice in cases where haste 
is essential. 

John P. Murphy, dealer in Fine Groceries and Provi- 
sions, 4 West Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — Main street is 
a very busy thoroughfare and there are many well- 
equipped grocery houses located upon it, but among these 
there is not one more deserving of the popularity it has 
attained than is that conducted by Mr. John P. Murphy. 
The business in question was founded a good many years 
ago, having been carried on for a long time by Mr. P. D. 
Murphy, who was succeeded by the present proprietor in 
1878. The premises made use of are located at No. 4 West 
Main street, and are very spacious, two floors of the 
dimensions of 50x40 feet l)eing occupied, giving a total 
area of 4000 squar* feet. The stock is in harmony with 
the premises, for it is very extensive and is so complete in 
every department that no trouble is met with in suiting all 
tastes and all purses. Mr. Murphy caters especially to 
family trade, and obtains his supplies from the most repu- 
table sources thus being in a position to guarantee satisfac 
tion to his customers both as regards the quality and the 
price of the goods offered. These include not only groce- 
ries and provisions of all kinds, but also as fine an a.ssort- 
ment of pure liquors, wines, etc., as the city can show. 
No fancy prices are quoted, but the articles are guaranteed 
to prove as represented, and prompt and courteous atten- 
tion is assured to every caller. 

Norwich Steam Laundry Company, all kinds of work 
received; Faultless Work, Perfect Satisfaction or no Pay 
Required; Collars and Cuffs two cents each; S. & J. Greg- 
son, Proprietors, 193 Franklin Street, Norwich, Conn.— 
The enterprise conducted by the Norwich Steam Laundry 
Company is rapidly and steadily gaining in popularity and 
patronage under its present management, and for reasons 
80 obvious that they must be apparent even to the most 
careless observer. The objections commonly raised against 
the ordinary public laundry, are that the work is some- 
times only partially done, the goods are apt to be injured 
by chemicals or by improper handling, and the delivery is 
uncertain. None of tliese apply to the establishment in 
question, the proprietors of which guarantee perfect satis- 
faction or no pay and are prepared to carry out that guar- 
antee to the letter. All kinds of work are received, for 
the laundry is equipped with tlie most improved machinery, 
skilled and careful assistants are employed and in short the 
facilities at hand are fully equal to the best. This enter- 
prise was inaugurated in January, 1887, by Messrs. S. & J. 



Gregson, and was originally located at No. 51 Shetucket- 
street, but has since been removed to the present more; 
commodious quarters at No. 193 Franklin street. These- - 
comprise two fioors of the dimensions of 80 X 40 feel, and 
are so admirably arranged as to obviate all confusion, and 
make any errors in the handling and delivery of work of, 
very rare occurrence. Both partners give close personal ' 
attention 1o the business and spare no pains to maintain.; 
the service at the very highest standard. Very reasonabl&! 
rates are quoted, and those who place a trial order at thi&f 
establishment are sure to become regular patrons. 

Powers Brothers, dealers in Fresh Fish, Oysters, ' 
Clams, Lobsters and Vegetables, New Place, No. 10 Uoser 
Place, Norwich, Conn. — It is considered as one of the- 
axioms of business that excellent goods can always be-' 
obtained by those who are willing to pay for them, but as-, 
a matter of fact this does not invariably prove to be the 
case, for there is doubtless not one among our readers but 
what has found difficulty at times in securing first class, 
goods at any price. Take it in the matter of fish alone j 
and every experienced purchaser knows that there are:| 
dealers who, while quoting the highest market rates, still, 
do not handle really first-class goods excepting occasion- i 
ally. On the other hand there are some who follow aa.j 
opposite policy, and among these must justly be placed : 
the firm of Powers Brothers, for this concern spare no I 
pains to supply their customers with the choicest goods, 
obtainable, and at the same time quote prices which will I 
compare very favorably with those of dealers by no means.] 
so careful in this respect. Messrs. Powers Brothers bcgaa 
operations in 1881, and have built up a thriving and 
desirable trade. The partners are Messrs. R. M., and J. 
T. Powers, the former being a native of Norwich and the 
latter of Michigan. Two floors of the dimensions of 
45 X 20 feet are occupied, at No. 10 Rose Place, and the 
stock on hand comprises all kinds of fresh fish in their! 
season, together with oysters, clams, lobsters and vege- 1 
tables. It is safe to say that when this firm cannot supply | 
a certain article in the line of fish it is not to be had in the i 
Norwich market, and it is also safe to assert tliat at no-j 
establishment in the city is better value given for money- 
received. 



Breed Hall Ladies' and Gents' Restaurant, Randall & 
Hewitt, Proprietors. Regular Dinner, 35 cents. 14 Maia ' 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — It is often said that " The way 
to a man's heart is through his stomach," and certain it is 
that we are so constituted that an appetizing and abundant, 
meal has a wonderful effect in making us feel at peace 
with all mankind, while on the contrary a badly prepared 
or scanty dinner is very apt to stir up whatever ugliness- 
there may be lying dormant in our breasts. Therefore we 
feel that we are doing something towards making mankind 
happier when we call attention to the service rendered at 
the Breed Hall Ladies' and Gents' Restaurant, for the pro- 
prietors of this establishment not only believe in feeding 
their guests well but have the facilities and ability to do so- 
to the best advantage. The premises are 75 X 55 feet in ■ 
dimensions, and are very completely fitted up, l)eing sup- 
plied with every facility to enhance the comfort and con- 
venience of patrons. Messrs. Randall & Hewitt, the 
proprietors of this popular restaurant, have carried it on 
since 1885 and deserve unstinted commendation for their 
intelligent efforts to cater to all their tastes, and their pol- 
icy of producing substantial and palatable food at prices- 
satisfaclciry to the most economically disposed. Both 
meinbirs o"f tlic firm are natives of Preston, and both give 
the many details of their business careful p-rsonal atten- 
tion, the result being that the service is maintained at the 
highest standard of efficiency and the popularity of the 
enterprise is constantly and rapidly increasing. The bill 
of fare is so varied that all tastes can be suited, and the 
regular dinner provided for 35 cents is a marvel of cheap- 
,ness considering the variety and excellence of the viands it 
comprises. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



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Miss A. S. Mitchell, Millinery and Fancy Gooils. 10 
Slietucket Street, Norwich.— It is difficult and in fact prac- 
tically impossible to give an idea of the nature of the 
iu(Uicements offered at the establishment conducted by 
Miss A. S. Mitchell, at No. 10 Shetncket street, within the 
limited space at our command, for the lady in question 
deals in millinery and fancy goods and any verbal descrip- 
tion of such articles must, even under the most favorable 
circumstances, be inadequate and unsatisfactory. She 
utilizes very spacious premises, the store being 85x30 feet 
in dimensions and carries an unusu:dly extensive and 
varied stock comprising the very latest fashionable novel- 
ties in the way of millinery goods, ribbons, velvets, laces, 
flowrrs and other trimmings, besidi s a very carefully 
selicii'd :i^-iMtiiK-nt of fancy goods. Miss Jlitchell will 
supply iHith Iriniined and untrimmed hats and bonnets, 
but ii'iakcs a leading specialty of custom work and even 
during the height of the season can fill orders at conipara- 
tivetj' short notice, for at sucli times she employs fifteen 
experienced assistants and of course can handle a great 
deal of business. No more tasteful or thorough millinery 
work is done in this city, and as Miss Mitchell's prices are 
moderate it is not at all surprising that her business should 
be steadily increasing. 

N. Tarrant, Real E.state and Insurance Agent, No. 45 
Main Street, Norwich —The real estate branch of the bus- 
iness conducted by Mr. N. Tarrant was founded in 1870 
and the insurance department was added in 1886, so that 
the public have had ample opportunity to become conver- 
sant with Mr, Tarrant's methods and to judge intelligently 
concerning his facilities and ability. That the verdict is 
distinctly favorable is evidenced by the present magnitude 
of his business, and indeed but few inquiries are necessary 
in order to demonstrate the fact that Mr. Tarrant is con- 
sidered a competent authority on real estate matters, mak- 
ing his CO operation of great value to those seeking 
dependable and " inside " information concerning this class 
of property. His office is located at No. 45 Main street, 
and as he always has on his b loks some very desirable real 
estate to sell, rent or exchange, those wishing to invest in, 
to dispose of, or to hire a house, store or tenement, may 
save themselves time, trouble and perhaps money by tak- 
ing ailvantage of the facilities here provided. Information 
will be cheerfully and courteously given and we are confi- 
dent our readers will have reason to thank us for cidling 
their attention to this well-equipped and popular agency. 
Mr. Tarrant represents the American Insurance Co. of 
Newark, N. J., the Norwich Union, of Norwich, England, 
and the Scottish Union of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is 
prepared to write policies at tbe very lowest market rates 
on "insurance that insures." 

H. D. Avery, dealer in Choice Groceries, Fruit and 
Pa»try, 202 Franklin Street, Norwich, Conn. — There is no 
difficulty in deciding wliat position to assign the establish- 
ment conducted by Mr. H. D. Avery when classing it 
among the many retail grocery stores to be found in this 
city, for even on the most superficial examination it 
becomes evident that this must be given a prominent and 
leading place, and the only result of more careful investi- 
gation is to strengthen its claim to such a poiition. Mr. 
Avery was born in Poquonnoc, Conn , and has been iden- 
tified with bis present business for about a decade. He 
occupies spacious and well arranged premises at No. 202 
Franklin street, and carries as attractive an assortment of 
family stores as this city can .«hovv. It is made up of 
choice staple and fancy groceries, foreign and domestic 
fruit, and superior pastry, and is so complete in its several 
departments that it is obvious all tastes are catered to. 
Mr. Avery employs two efficient and courteous assistants, 
and spares no pains to assure prompt an<l polite attention 
to every caller. He delivers coods free to any part of the 
city, and this service is so reliable that when an article is 
promised at a certain time it will surely be forthcoming — 
a fact appreciated by all experienced hou.sekeepers. 'The 
prices are in strict accordance with the lowest market 
rates, so that economy as well as convenience is served by 
Datronizinsr this deservedly nooular store. 



J. A. Hiscox, Architect, 12 Shetucket Street.— That 
the services of a competent architect are, as a general 
thing, worth several times what they cost, is a fact upon 
which practically all who have had experience in building 
are agreed, and therefore we will not stop to set forth the 
advantages to be derived from the employment of such 
aid, but will proceed at once to call attention to the facili- 
ties possessed by Mr. James A. Hiscox, whose office is 
located at No. 12 Shetucket street, for this gentleman is 
prepared to undertake any thing in the line of architec- 
tural de.'-igniug, etc., and his record is such as to asfure 
enl ire sati'sfaction to customers. He was associated from 
1887 to October, 1889, with Mr. E. A. Cudworth, and 
enjoys an enviable reputation for giving close and skdlful 
attention to the interests of clients. Tliose wisliing infor- 
mation concerning building, alterations, specifications, 
drawings or decorative designs of all kinds, may profitably 
consult Mr. Hiscox, who is prepared to furnii-h complete 
supervision includin.g all necessary w'orking drawings, 
details, scale drawing, tracings, blue prints, estimates, 
specifications and contracts at a very reasonable percent- 
age. Should any of our readers contemplate building or 
alterations they would do well to call on Mr. Hiscox, who 
will make them sketches and estimates, and a perspective 
in color or ink, giving a correct idea of how the work will 
look when completed. There are many details to be set- 
tled upon before building operations can be begun, and 
much time, troulile and expense may be saved by consult- 
ing an architect at the earliest possible moment so as to^ 
have an opportunity to study the plans before making defin- 
ite choice. The following residences were erected under the 
personal supervision of Mr. Hiscox : The residence of 
Mr. F. H. Smith on Washington street (see illustration 
elsewhere), and Mrs. Loomis' at East Great Plains. 
Among those erected since, we would mention the follow- 
ing : Dr. Clapp's on East Broad street, Mrs. Roath's oq 
Hamlin, and Dr. Brewer's si.x new houses on Oak street. 
He has also erected a number of fine buildings in neigh- 
boring towns, among which are Mr. Whiting's residence 
in New London, Stonington school building (costing- 
$30,000), and a number of sea shore cottages at Eastera 
Point and Watch Hill. Mr. Hiscox also gives prompt 
attention to communications by mail, and will at once 
wait upon tliose who find it inconvenient to call at hi» 
office 

J. G. Standish, dealer in 
Harness, Trunks, Bags, Rub- 
and Oiled Clothing, 115 
Main Stieet, Norwich, Conn. 
—Mr. John G. Standish con- 
ducts an enterprise which de- 
mands prominent mention in 
thess columns, both on account 
of the length of time it has 
been in operation and the lead- 
ing position it now hold* 
among similar undertakings in 
this section. It was inaugu- 
rated just about half a centurT 
ago, by Messrs. Warren « 
Standish and was continued 
by Messrs. Standish & Barnes, finally coming into the sole 
possession of the present owner in 1850. He was born in 
Hebron, Conn., and has long been ranked high among the 
business men of this city. The premises made u.se of are 
located at No. 115 Main street, and have an area of about 
1300 square feet, affording ample room for the accommo- 
dation of a large assortme^nt of harness, trunks, bags, rub- 
ber and oiled clothing, etc., as well as for a well-appointed 
shop in which custom work and repairing are done in a 
superior manner at short notice. Considering his long 
experience it is hardly necessary to say that Mr. Standish 
is in a position to sell dependable goods as cheap as any- 
body can, and considering the enviable reputation of his 
enterprise it seems almost superfluous to add that every 
article bought at this establishment is sure to prove pre- 
cisely as represented in every respect. 




LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



giThe Ossawau r/iills Compdiiy, m u il 
and Twisted Wni>t,-.l, Silk ( ction m i 

of the Crown Solid llruidc 1 ( o d IM , 1 i I \ \ 

Norwich, Conn.— Few of lliose not inunt.l. a< \ c uu. > ltd 
with the business in one foim oi molhei have du) idea of 
the enormous consumption of picture shaae and lurnituie 
cords, but it is a suljject m which llie itsidi nts ot Nor 
-wich should take particular intLu^i fi m tli( f ic I lliil one 
of tlie oldest-established and mo i liul\ i in ni in "f 
our city factories is devoted to till li n i 1 I p 1 i li n 
and ranks as the most prominent I St it>li-.lmii lit >l tin kind 
in the country. "We refer to the business c iiiied on liy the 
Ossawan Mills Company, this having been founded m IbVJ 
by Mr. John Turner, who conducted it foi a score of yeais, 
being succeeded by the present company in 1879 The 
factorv building elected in lb61 his been sevei d times 
materially eiilaiged and it is signiticant of the continued 
prosperity of the compm^ that fuither addition is to be 
made in tlie immediate future a commodious structuie 
now being in process of (lection It lias evci been the pol 
icy of the minagement to luep fully up to the times is 
regards their mechanic il equipment and as a natural con 
sequence the plant of machmciy now in use is compose 
of the latest impioved ippliances and is unsuipis td toi 
accuracy and gential efbciency of opeiation Boili sti im 
and water aic utili/td i molnc powiis md tin mnu il 
product in \c I \ ' I in 1 III 1 1 i I 111 ilu 1 111 
prisiiii;- hi n I i i ' ^ " 

cords. I'll I 1 1 II I ']'''' 

of sizi-s mil i\ I I " ' " - 

accepted is tin simdiid in tli ii spmil lim » !i i \ i 
introduced bpeciillies aie made of braided iml lui i I 
wire and the down solid biaidedcord this liti i li imh 
a national ic put ii ion ( r iii it nm sin n-lli mil dui il iliU 
The companv imil \ i n i m ml ulun Hi " 

templated addiii mi i i mi 1 i 1 i \lii li 

will probably bi b 1 i i i i m ml iimlMli > 

will be prepaied to lill i 1 i m u incmiplU thai lvci 
and to offer a greatly impioved scuiu in rainy ways 
The goods aie shipped to evciy portion of thi world and 
are highly esteemed both by dexlers and consumers as 
they prove as repiesentid and consccjuently give uniform 
satisfaction The company arc in a position to quote 
bottom prices as well as to furnish goods of un.surpassed 
quality. This enterprise is properly in the bands of repre- 




s e n t a t i V e Connecticut 
business men; the treas- 
urer being Mr. Elisha 
Turner; the president, 
Mr F. 0. Turner; and 
the secretary Mr. E. P. 
Turner. They give close 
per.sonal attention to the 
supervision of affairs and 
are evidently determined 
til fully maintain the en- 
viable reputation their 
undertaking has held so 
long. 

John Troland, dealer 
in Plumbing Goods and 
Gas Fixtures, Stoves, 
Ranges and Furnaces, 
Plumbing, Gas Fitting, 
'1 in Roofing and Jobbing 
of all kinds, 23 West 
.Alain street, Norwich, 
t:oun. — The business 
now carried on by Mr. 
John Troland was found- 
ed some thirty years ago, 
it having been inaugu- 
rated by 'Mr. James Tro- 
land in 1859. Troland 
Brothers assumed con- 
trol in 1873, and were 
opi letoi in 1878 He is a native 




of biisi 

l0( itlll 



(Il ii\ III 1 I inises nude use of are 
\\ , I Mini lupi and contain a very 
luliilli ehisiii lock of plumbing goods 
andgas hvtiircs stoves r ui{,es and furnaces foi Mi Tro 
land deals lamcl) in these and similar articles and is pre 
pared to fill both wholesale and retail orders at short notice 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



snd at tbe very lowest market rates. He liandles cooking 
and heating apparatus of tbe most improved type and is in 
a position to guarantee satisfaction to thot-e wlio will 
acquaint him with their wants and allow him to select the 
kind best suited to their needs. Employment is given to 
four assistants, and plumbing, gas fitting, tin rooting and 
general jobbing will be done in a thorough and workman- 
like manner at short notice. We would call special atten- 
tion to Mr. Troland's facilities to do plumbing, for such 
work must be skillfully and honestly carried out or the 
■consequences may be serious, and the most absolute confi- 
<dence may safely be placed in that done under Mr. Tro- 
land's direction. 

Mrs. S. M. Howie, dealer in Fancy Goods, Toys, Jew- 
•elry. Glassware and Housekeeping Goods. Picture Fram- 
ing a Specialty. 96 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — The 
-establishment conducted by Mrs. S. M. Howie at No. 96 
Main street, has long been a prime favorite with the pur- 
•chasing public, and its popularity is so thoroughly well 
-deserved that we take pleasure in making favorable men- 
tion of this excellently managed enterprise The business 
was founded about a decade ago by Mr. J. E. Stewart, 
and passed under the control of Mrs. Howie in 1886 The 
store is very conveniently fitted up and contains as care- 
fully chosen a stock as can be found in this city, for Mrs. 
Howie is an experienced and discriminating buyer and is 
"very successful in selecting just such articles as her cus- 
tomers require. The assortment is so varied and so almn- 
dant that detailed mention of it is impossible in tlicse col- 
umns, but some idea of its cluuarlrr and compleleiu-ss 
may be gained from the fact that it ccjmprises faiiry goods, 
toys, jewelry, glassware and housekeeping goods." The 
latest novelties are well represented and the prices are in 
every instance in strict accordance with the lowest market 
rates. A specialty is made of picture framing, such work 
being done to order in a superior manner at short notice. 
All styles of plain and fancy frames are made and the 
results attained cannot fail to satisfy the most critical. 
•Callers are assured immediate and courteous attention at 
all times, goods being invariably warranted to prove just as 
Tspresented. 

Hamilton & Pratt, Fine Mercantile Printers. Fine Work 
and Prompt Attention. 103 Broadway, Norwich, Conn.— 
There are a few business men who claim that such "trifling 
details," as they call them, as the printing of bill and letter 
heads, cards, etc., are unworthy of serious attention, as the 
public don't care a snap what kind of cards or bill heads a 
firm uses as long as they sell dependable goods at bottom 
prices, but this is a very short-sighted view of the matter, 
and one which if logically carried out would put a stop to 
the building of elegant stores, the aitislic dressing of show 
■windows and the many other deferences paid to the uni- 
"versal habit of judging largely from appearances. The 
■standing of a firm is judged tjy the character of the printing 
sent out, much as the standing of an individual is estimated 
from his dress or from the appearance of his visiting cards, 
and although a worth}' and well-bred person may in rare 
instances be satisfied to use too showy or too mean looking 
apparel or stationery, still the chances are all the other 
way. There are styles in printing as in everything else, 
and in order to be sure of being fully "up with the times," 
it is an excellent idea to |ilace your orders with such a firm 
as that of Hamilton A; Pratt, for llicy make it a rule to 
keep their office well sujiplii'd with the latest novelties in 
type, etc., and are looked upon as authorities in all that 
•concerns mercantile and job printing in general. The 
premises utilized are located at No. 103 Broadway and are 
equipped with the most improved and efficient presses, 
-etc., while employment is given to a sufficiently large force 
to enable the most extensive orders to be filled at very 
short notice when haste i-i particularly required. Messrs. 
Hamilton & Pratt are uniformly moderate in their prices, 
and we can unreservedly guarantee that all work will give 
entire satisfaction. 



H. M. Durfey,Fine Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Grain, 
Feed, Fruits, Vegetables, Crockery, Glass, and Wooden- 
Ware, Corner of Central Avenue and Seventh Street, 
(Greeneville), Norwich, Conn.— There is no need of our say- 
ing that the undertaking now conducted by i\Ir. H. M. 
Durfey is one of Greeneville's representative enterprises 
for the fact is too well known to require argument or even 
statement. Mr. Durfey was born in Greeneville, where he 
is the oldest native-ljorn resident, and began operations 
here in 1882, having at that time succeeded Mr. T. D. 
Phillips. During the eiglit years that the establishment 
has been under Mr. Durfey 's management it has main- 
tained its position among the leadiug'enterprises of a simi- 
lar character. The premises utilized are located at the 
corner of Central avenue and Seventh street and comprise 
a store SOX'W feet in dimensions Fine groceries, provi- 
sions, flour, grain, feed, fruits, vegetables, etc., are hnndled 
very largely, and crockerj', glass and wooden-ware are also 
extensively dealt in As might naturally be supposed in 
the case of so old established an enterprise, the most favor- 
able relations are enjoyed with producers and wholesalers, 
buying everything for cash, and as a consequence the 
inducements offered to customers are many and pronounced. 
Three competent assistants are employed and all orders are 
filled with tlic utmost promptness, the quality of the goods 
beii'g in ;i!l (■■iscs 'j-iiuranteed to prove as repiesented. Mr. 
J>url'i'y i, iliiiiiw^lit', ronversant with every detail of his bus- 
iness. ,1!!.! ^iMs ^■\n^^J |icrsoniil attention to its supervision, 
reudeiiug truly valuable service to the public liy conduct- 
ing a first-class eslablislinini! anil oUrriiiL:' ii'li;i!iic :jri,,ilsat 
fair prices. Mr. Durf. ; |,a- ^ I'vi-d ilinc ■,r:ir, in the 
army and since then lias lal^ra n mr.u in ire^l in (;. A. R. 
affairs. Has been for twenty^three years a member of the 
relief committee of Sedgwick Post No. 1 G. A. K. Has 
also been for a number of years a notary public and gives 
bis services as such to veterans and their families gratui- 
tously. Has served two years in common council and has 
been an officer in the Connecticut department of G. A. R. 



S. L. Geer, Dentist, 59 Broadway, Norwich, Conn.— If 
people would spend half as much money on their teeth as 
they do on articles calculated to injure or destroy them, a 
sound, while and even set of teeth would not be a rarity, 
but in siiitc ol tin warnings, counsels and examples given 
by thixr in a iio,iiir,n to instruct the public on this point, 
the muioi itv of tlie community will still persist in eating 



and dr 



]klUg 1 



lat they should not, in failing to give their 



teeth proper attention, and in short in abusing these useful 
servants steadily and badly. The consequence finally is 
that they rebel. Suddenly a violent toothache begins; the 
sufferer is astonished that such an infliction should come 
upon him " without cause," and probably, finally accounts 
for it by ascribing it to a cold— as if sound, healthy teeth 
could be made to ache bj- ;niy cold or exposure. It pays 
to keep the teeth in good condition, and failing to do this, 
it pays to consult a competent dentist on the first .symptom 
of trouble. Should a tooth begin to ache don't put off 
visiting the dentist until the pain has continued so long as 
to have become unbearable, until the gums have become 
swollen and sensitive and the entire nervous system has 
been put " on edge," but go at once. Either that tooth 
should be extracted, or it should be filled, and in eitlier 
case " delays are dangerous." There is no lack of compe- 
tent dentists in this city, but it is sale to say not one of 
them is better known or has enjoyed a larger experience 
than Dr. S. L. Geer, located at 59 Broadway. This gentle- 
man has practised his profession for thirty years and has 
made a most fav<irable impression since beginning opera- 
tions in Norwich. His office is fitted up with the most 
improved apparatus and tools, and the most difticult opera- 
tions can be performed in an entirely satisfactory manner. 
Gentle but thorough methods are practised, and as the 
charges are uniformly moderate we can unhesitatingly 
recommend this oflice to all in need of the services of an 
experienced and skillful dental practitioner. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




John C. Perkins, Man- 
ufacturing Confectioner, 
Pel kins Block, 202 Main 
street Norwicli, Conn. — 
A ithout question the rep- 
esentative establishment 
t its kind in this section 
s that conducted by Mr. 
lohn C Perkins in Per- 
kins Block, Main street, 
nid it IS no discredit to 
iiher houses in a similar 
Ime of business that such 
-hould he the case, for the 
enterprise to which we 
have reference was inau- 
!5urated many years ago 
and has been conducted 
with marked ability almost 
tiom itsinception. Oper- 
itious were begun in 1859 
h\ Ml David L. Gale, he 
being followed by Messrs. 
gave place to Mr. H. G. 

icceeded by Messrs Perkins & Root ; 

U,e"Bresent proprietor assuming sole control in 1864. He 
bmU he elegant edifice now occupied, in 1871, the prem_- 
ises comprising five floors of the dimensions of -o X 33 
f et Mr Perkins is a minufacturing confectioner, and 
utilizes one of the most completely equipped factories in 
New England He does a very heavy wholesale and retail 
busiuess'and has a most enviable reputation for offering 
stHctly reliable goods at the very lowest market rates. 
Among the more prommeni 

mentioned the celebrated ' ^ , . - ,, 

which have gained such great and abiding popularity. Mr_ 
Perkns was the first and the originator who introduced 
these ele-rant goods into this market and his products 
Lave neve been sucus.,fuUy imitated although many at- 
tempts have been made to do so Employment is afforded 
to ten competent assistants, and every caller is assured 
immediate and courteous attention. 

The Howe Cement Co., manufacturers of Fine 
Shoe Dressings, 32 Talman Street, Norwich, Conn, 
-lit will never be known exactly how many thou- 
sands of dollars have been spent in the improvement of 
cements for leather, rubber, etc., but the total sum must 
be Terr lar-^e indeed for almost numberless attempts have 
been made to discover new compounds, and experiments 
have bee" carried on for prolonged periods and almost 
wimout regard to expense. The ideal cement is unaffected 
bv mo sture or a reasonable degree of heat hardens 
Quickly but not too quickly, is easily applied and contains 
So ingredient in the^least degree harmful to leather or 
rubbe?. In the opinion ef many practical men »"<! thoi- 
oughly competent iudges, the compounds produced by the 
H.fwe Cemrnt Company more nearly approach this ideal 
than any others in the market, and the proof of this is to 
be found in the large and rapidly increasing demand or 
the company's goods. Operations were begun in 18.4. and 
the bu^lKia! increased until now *•-- «— « "f 'bmen- 
sions averaging 



specialties handled may be 
English Wafer Lozenges," 



30X25 feet each are utilized for manufac- 
pm-pose"s, and employnu-nl is given to a number of 



SpSe^assist^its. 11,: ..... .^M faHory 

at No. 32 Talman street :n ! ,; i".lwitli 

sary facilities for the n 
cements, thus enabling 




located 
neces- 
r:iiher and rubber 
, ; - !, Ih hilrd at short notice 
' 1 . r«,.,l,.r«tP rates Tlie (I'nipaiiv also manufacture 
the ccebraed DA a1 ShJk Pous'h which is warranted 
lerfcc ly mrmless to ladies' and children's fine shoes and 
^'vcs a durable and brilliant gloss. It is put up ,n attrac 
five form, and if desired it can . ,^, , r 

sl^^^bc^wiiich prevent breakage T^y a^ ma^ifa. 



Brewster & Bur- 
nett, Stoves, Tin 
Ware, Agricultural 
Implements, Seeds, 
of all kinds Sole 
Agents for the 
"Good News" and 
"Magee" Ranges. 
Tin Roofing and 
General Jobbing, 5. 
and 7 Water Street, 
Norwich, Conn. — 
The comparative 
standing of a busi- 
ness house can gen- 
erally be quite accu- 
rately judged from 
the character of the 
articles for which 
it acts as agent, lor 
tlie manufacturers 
ofgoods of national reputation are not liable to risk their 
good name by putting them in the hands of any but hrst- 
dass concerns Therefore when we say that Messrs. 
Brewster & Burnett are sole agents for the 'Good News 
and the " Maaee " ranges we have already established their 
claim to a leading position among other houses in their 
line of business, for it goes without saying that these ranges 
have no superiors in the market today. Messrs Brewster 
& Burnett began operations in 1881, and as both par nera 
were thoroughly familiar with the practical details of their 
business and were determined to offer the best possible 
service to the public, it is no wonder that they soon attained 
a flattering degree of success or that the business should 
have continued to steadily increase. The premises niade 
use of comprise five floors of the dimensions of 8ox4U 
feet and are located at Nos. 5 and 7 Water street. The 
stock includes not only stoves but also tin ware, agricul- 
tural implements, seeds of all kinds etc. and is so exten- 
sive and so carefullv selected that all orders^^ either whole- 
sale or retail, can be filled without delay. Employment is 
eiven to six competent assistant!, ^nd tin roofing and gen- 
eral jobbing will be done in a superior man.er at Hie low- 
est market rates, under the personal iupervision of either 
E M. Brewster or W. H. Burnett. The fonner is a native 
of Griswold, Conn., and has been connected with the board 
of aldermen, while Mr. Burnett was born in Scotland 
Conn., and, like his partner, is extremely well known per- 
sonally in this section. 

Trov Steam Laundry, 145 Little Water Street, Norwich 
Conn -That public laundries have "ceme to stay M ol 
course evident to even the least observing person, but 
those who are not especially interested m the matter have 
no idea of the rapidity with which the practice of sendmg 
family washings to .uch establishments is spr.ading,--a 
rapidity so great that it is apparently only a .q"e»ti°° "' » 
few years when practically every ordinari y well-to-do 
familT will adopt this couric. It certainly has much to 
comnfenTl it. and it receives the powerful aid of Pl'y'fC'a- 
of all schools, who agree that doing the family cashing a 
home is a fruitful cause of ditease. for reasons which 
should be obvious to every intelligent person, rhere are 
public laundries unworthy of patronage "« .''""^t. bt^t 
fhese are the marked exceptions, t^e majority of such 
establishments being honorably '""^ ^'^' ^''^ "^^"f f,^. 
Prominent among this latter class should be P «ced the 
Troy Steam Laundry located at No. 145 L>t\'e /Vater 
street for the work done here is equal to the best : the 
finest fabrics are not injured in handling ; the service is 
prompt and reliable, and the charges 



be procured in a wooden 

They also manufac- 

the "Eaole' Dressiko, which is equally harmless and 

the"" "est ten cent dressing made. The proprietors are 

Messrs S G and W. R. Howe, the former being a native 



latter of Massachusetts. 



iformly mod- 
erate. ' The managed has had" long "practical f Pe^ience in 
his present line of business and is cons, quently well quali- 
fied to attain thoroughly satisfactory results The piem- 
ises utilized comprise two floors of the dimensions of 
4x55 feet and ai4 fitted up with the very latest unproved 
machinery, driven by a six horse engine, 
given to six competent assistants. 



Employment 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



^',,t»1 







Mr Charles A. Burnham, who had carried on the 

business since 1880. Tlie premises utilized are 75 X 

2^ feet in dimensions and contain all necessarj' facili- 

5- ities and appliances for the making of blank books, 

=- the ruling of paper to any desired pattern, and book 

j^ binding of all descriptions. Particular attention is 

U paid to the accurate numbering to order of checks, 

TW notes, coupons, drafts and tickets of all kinds in any 

^a colored ink desired, and another important feature 

S^of the business is the binding of all magazines, peri- 

^ odicals and newspapers in any style that may be 

pieferred. Back numbers will be furnished to com- 

^ plete volumes, and the charges made are uniformly 

'J moderate. Old books will be repaired and rebound 

in a neat and durable fashion, and a specialty is 

made of fine lettering in gold or silver, on moroccos, 

^~, silks, satins or velvets. Estimates are cheerfully 

furnished and prompt and careful attention is given 

— to every order. 



Wauregan House, Uber it I elan 1 Pioprittjrs N)inich 
Conn —Of ill llie vined information given iii thib book 
concerning Norwich and her interests, probably none will 
be more highly appreciated by out-oftown readers (among 
■whom the bulk of its circulation will probably be had) 
than that relating to hotel accommodations; for those who 
contemplate a visit to this city for the first time or after an 
interval of years, will of course turn to its pages for coun- 
sel concerning which house it is best to put up at. Now, 
it is often difficult to properly advise even a personal 
friend in this matter; for " different people have different 
tastes " and what may suit you may prove objectionable to 
another and vice-versa, but still we have no hesitation in 
recommending the Wauregan House, for the simple reason 
that it is a city hotel, run on metropolitan principles and 
the policy of its management is consequently acceptable to 
all classes of patrons. You may be as quiet as you please 
■within its walls, or you may mix in with enjoyable, con- 
genial company, and in either event you are sure of receiv- 
ing respectful treatment from the attnclus of the house 
and of " getting your money's worth," as the saying is, in 
every respect. The Wauregan House is a handsome five- 
story building, having a frontage of 85 feet on Main street, 
and 120 feet on Broadway. It contains about 100 guest- 
rooms, and is equipped with all necessary facilities for 
comfort and recreation. From thirty to forty assistants _ 
are employed, and guests are served with a promptness 
and politeness which might verj' profitably be imitated at 
other hotels which could be mentioned. For the further 
accommodation of patrons, extensive improvements are 
contemplated, among which is enlarging the office to twice 
its present size and taking an adjoining store for the barber 
•shop which will be one of the finest in the State. The 
present proprietors, Messrs. Ober & Leland, have been in 
charge for some years and have made the Wauregan 
pleasantly familiar to hosts of travelers. They spare no 
pains to satisfy every reasonable guest, and the terms of 
the house are remarkably low considering the accommo- 
■dations provided. 

Joseph Bradford, Practical Blank Book manufacturer, 
Paper Ruler and Book Binder, 85 Main Strett. Bulletin 
Building, Norwich, Conn — It is sometimes of no small 
importance to know the address of one who is prepared to 
make blank books of all kinds to order at short notice and 
at moderate rates, and our readers would do well to note 
the fact that Mr. Joseph Bradford is located at No. 85 
Main street. Bulletin Building, for he is a practical blank- 
book manufacturer, paper ruler and book binder, and is in 
a position to execute all commissions in a workmanlike, 
prompt, and generally satisfactory manner, Mr. Bradford 
■was born in Brooklyn, New York, and in 18S6 succeeded 



B P. LEARNED, 



Slietiicket Street, \orwieli, Conn. 



It is of course not to be wondered at that the public 
should give the preference to insurance agencies of long 
and honorable standing, for no one likes to experiment in 
insurance matters and there is no inducement to transact 
business through untried channels as long as tried and 
approved ones are easily available. For this reason the 
popularity of the agency conducted by Mr. B. P. Learned, 
at the Thames Bank building, Shetucket street, is easily 
accounted for, as the enterprise in question was inaugu- 
rated just about forty years ago. and has an enviable 
record from the very beginning. The founder was Sir. E. 
Learned, who was succeeded bj- his son, the present pro- 
prietor, in 1866. Mr. B. P. Learned served four 3-ears in 
the army during the Rebellion, and is now well known and 
popular in Grand Army circles. He represents various 
leading fire insurance companies and is prepared to write 
policies on the most favorable terms, his facilities being 
unsurpassed. Mr. Learned is agent for the largest surety 
company in the world, American Surety Company, of 
160 Broadway, New York. Cash capital. |1, 000,000. 
Those who are required to give bonds in positions of trust, 
and who desire to avoid asking friends to become their 
sureties, or who may wish to relieve friends from further 
obligations as bondsmen, or those who may desire bonds 
and undertakings required in the courts, should apply in 
person or by letter to Mr. Learned. He is also agent for 
the New York Life Insurance Company, and represents 
the following well-known fire companies: Insurance 
Company of North America, Philadelphia; Insurance 
Company, State of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Home 
Insurance Company, New York ; Hanover Fire Insurance 
Company, New York ; Citizens Insurance Company, New 
York ; National Fire Insurance Company, Hartford; Lan- 
cashire Insurance Company, England; Guardian Assur- 
ance Company, London. As may be imagined, Mr. Learned 
is thoroughly well-informed on insurance matters, and he 
will cheerfully give any desired information on application. 
A specialty of this agency is the insurance of securities, 
money, and other valuables by registered mail, which sys- 
tem is being largely used by bankers and other shippers, 
the rates being mijch more favorable than those of the 
express companies with equal security. 



LBADINO BUSINESS MEN OP NORWICH. 



The Chelsea Savings Bank, Norwich. — There are few 

institutions which commend themselves more heartily to 
the respect of the community than a well managed sav- 
ings bank, and the history of the CUelsea Savings 
Bank, during its existence of nearly one third of a century 
is one in which its founders and managers and the com- 
munity at large may feel an honest pride. There are 
enterprises wliich seem highly beneficial at the outset, but 
which eventually prove to be unworthy of support ; there 
are others whicli fail to develop their innate capacity for 
usefulness, but so far is this from being the case with the 
institution in question that we doubt if its founders ever 
anticipated the full measure of good it has worked in the 
community. Wage earners have been encouraged to save 
a portion of their money; the virtues of frugality and 
economy have been inculcated by practical example, and 
thousands of dollars' worth of wealth is now in existence 
which owes its being to the operations of this bank. He 



who makes 
before is sai< 
lion which 
is iieserviiiL' 
was incorpu 
nificant iudi 



blades of grass grow where one grew 
■A J. Millie benefactor:— surely an institu- 
' ' 'ii-'clyadds to the public wealth 
lili'. The Chelsea Savings Bank 
II Ml. 1^.">S, and perhaps the most sig- 
nt tiR' degree of confidence now reposed 
in it by the general public is that afforded by the foct that 
deposits amounting to $4,342,720 70 were held March 1, 
1890. This enormous sum of money belongs to a great 
many individuals, for the bank is conducted in the inter- 
ests of the people rather tlian of capitalists, and the average 
individual holdings are but about $727. Dividends are 
payable in Jlarch and September, and the bank hours are 
from 10 .\. M to 1 p. M. and from 2 to 3 p. M. daily except 
Saturday.s, when the bank closes at noon. The financial 
condition of the bank is shown by the following statement 
of March 1, 1890: 

liabilities: 

Deposits .11,842,720.70 

Surplus l.iO.OOO 00 

Prolit and Loss 79,929.57 

Total |4,. 572, 600. 27 



.\ssE rs : 

Lounson I!.-:iI Eslnic .. |I,2.57..'")19 00 

Lnai,^ :- < ■■: ;i , : Towns 4.1.791;. 00 

Lou;. : I. , :>(cuiiiy 8.700.00 

Loir . : I : . , : 099,000,00 

UnilL-; -i:i!'. ];. 'IK Is -100,000.00 

Stale Bonds (iO.000.00 

Municipal Bonds 807,000.00 

Railroad Bonds 1 ,()9:i,000.00 

Bank Stocks 91,300.00 

Real E.stati; by Foreclosure 179.494.07 

Banking House 23.450.00 

Insurance and Taxes 1.207 17 

Cashiiiliank 137,085 24 

Cash on Hand 8,438.19 

Total .$4,573,650.27 

When it is cou.sidered that all the stocks and bonds 
owned by the bank are held on its books only at par, 
though the market value is much more, the strength of the 
liank will be more fully appreciated. The following are 
tlie officers of the bank : 

President: Henry Bill. 

Vice-Presidents:" John T. Wait, James A. Hovey 
Edward Ilarland. 

Directors: John P. Barstow, O. J. Lamb, Olivi r P. 
Avery, George D Coit, Henry H. Gallup, David A. 
Billings. William A. Slater, William N. Blackslone, John 
C. Averill. 

Counsel: Jeremiah Halsey. 

Attorney: Charles F. Thayer. 

Secretary and Trcasunr: George D Coit. 

Assistant Treasurer. Charles B. Chapman. 



Mrs. E. K. Reynolds, Crockery, China, Glassware^ 
Lamp Goods, etc., 159 Main and 17Shetucket Streets, Nor- 
wich, Conn. — All of us cannot be collectors of antique, 
curious, or artistic china and crockery ware, for this pur- 
suit is a very expensive one and can be followed only by 
the very rich, but all of us can at least use as beautiful 
crockery ware in our homes as our circumstances will per- 
mit, and it may be said that nowadays a little money wilt 
go a great ways in purchasing goods of this kind. Should 
any of our readers doubt this we will simply refer them to 
the establishment conducted by Mrs. E. K. Reynolds, at 
No. 159 Main and No. 17 Shetucket streets, for here may 
be found an immense and tastefully chosen assortment o£ 
crockery, china, glassware, lamp goods, etc., and the 
prices are certainly low enough to suit the most economi- 
cally disposed. The premises comprise one floor and a. 
basement, of the dimensions of 60x30 feet, and the heavy- 
stock is arranged to such excellent advantage that exami- 
nation is easy and pleasant. Employment is given to froroi 
three to five assistants, and goods are cheerfully shown at 
any time, every caller being assured prompt and polite 
attention. This enterprise was inaugurated in 1877 by Mr. 
E. K. Reynolds, who was succeeded in 1884 by Mr. J. H. 
Edwards, Mrs. E. K. Reynolds assuming control in 1886. 
A very large business is done and the patronage is steadily- 
increasing, both wholesale and retail orders being filled at 
short notice and at bottom rates. 

O. H. Tubbs, Fruits, Candy and Cigars, 225 Main Street,. 
Norwich. — The residents of Norwich and vicinity must be- 
very fond of confectionery and fruits for there is an enor- 
mous consumption of these articles, and what is even more- 
significant, this consumption is increasing much faster than, 
the increase in population. Well, provided the public b& 
furnished with honest goods there is nothing to be sorry 
about, for despite the position taken by a few "cranks "■ 
there is no doubt but that candies and fruits are as whole- 
some as they are delicious. As for obtaining honest goods- 
that is no diflicult matter in this city, and no surer way of 
doing it can possibly be found than that of placing orders- 
with Mr. O. H. Tubbs, as his prices are as reasonable as 
his gocjds are acceptable. Mr. Tubbs is a native of this. 
'^i !' I i i I- li'-cn connected with his present line of busi- 
li - ' ,1 .. .1 1848. His stock comprises fruits, confeo- 
' -. -ime in season, etc., and it seeius as though 
,1.1 ti-ii - I Mi;M la-ily be suited. A fine stock of imported 
c;inary birds is carried; also bird cages, seed, and every- 
thing in this line. The store is located at No. 225 Main. 
street, and is popular not alone on account of the excel- 
lence of the goods and the lowness of the prices, but also 
by reason of the prompt and courteous attention extended 
to every caller. 



O. W. Barnes, Grocer, 45 Main Street, Preston, Conn.— 
After vi-iting the store carried on by Mr. C. W. Barnes, at 
No. 45 Slain street, it is easy to see why the establishment 
is very popular among all classes of purchasers, for it 
becomes evident on examination that the stock on hand \% 
verj- carefully selected and comprises a full line of choice 
family groceries, and the prices quoted confirm the favor- 
able impression previously iii;idf. ^\r. Biirni s certainly 
ought to know pretty wcU'wImI the I'lTstmi imlilic wants, 
for he has been connected u ith lii- luc-^ini l.ii-inc-s for llie- 
past twenty years. haviuL' i-,st;ililislii-d it in IsTO. The- 
premises utilized are 80 X •*■"> feet in dinicn..ii()ns, and are- 
supplied with all necessary facilities for the accommoda- 
tion of the stock and the serving of customers promptly 
and a( riir.'Ucly. Teas, coffees and spices are given partic- 
u'.ir lUi hi ,1 II Hill are offered in a variety of choice grade* 
i \ low rates, while all the many articles 

li I 11! : illy guaranteed to prove as represented and. 
nil ni II 1 ' prices as low as the lowest. Three compe- 
tent us.sisiants are employed and all orders are accurately 
and promptly delivered. Mr. Barnes is a native of Nor- 
wich. He has held many public offices in this community, 
such as selectman, representative, town treasurer and sea- 
ator. 



LEADIXO BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



71 




Combination Heat- 
ing Company, Nor- 
wich, Ct.— This little 
portable boiler is espe- 
cially designed for 
heating offices, con- 
servatories and small 
cottage houses. It 
has a fifteen inch fire- 
pot and the Smyth 
Patent Triangular 
Grate. It will carry 
150 feet of direct 
steam radiators. The 
heaters produced by 
this company have an 
unsurpassed reputa- 
tion for efficiency, and 
are also fully equal to 
the best as regards 
durability, and econ- 
omy of "maintenance. 
Steam heating appa- 
ratus is becoming 
more widely popular 
every year, and it is 
niiiiarently only a 
qiie>tiou of time when 
the large majority of 
private residences as 
well as all public build- 
ings will be equipped 
with it. 



H. D. Rallion, dealer in Choice Family and Fancy Gro- 
ceries, wholesale and retail, 10 Broadway, Norwich, Conn. 
— The number of articles which can properly be included 
under the head " staple and fancy groceries " is increasing 
every year, and the consequence is that the dealer who 
really carries a full assortment of them has to keep an 
extensive and extremely varied stock, and to exercij^e con- 
stant care to see that it is kept complete in every depart- 
ment. As a matter of fact, there are comparatively few 
who do carry a full assortment, and among these, promi- 
nent and favorable mention must be made of Jlr. H. D. 
Rallion, for this gentleman is a representative wholesaler 
and retailer of groceries, and offers customers a remarkably 
heavy and desirable stock to choose from. He is a native 
of JIa'sachusetts and has been identified with his present 
enterprise since 1884. Very spacious premises are occu- 
pied at No. 10 Broadway and employment is given to some 
half a dozen efficient assistants, goods being delivered to 
any part of the city and all orders whether large or small 
beins assured prompt and painstaking attention. The 
stock is far too large and varied to describe in detail in 
these columns, but we may refer at least to the exceptional 
inducements offered in the line of canned goods, compris- 
ing meats, fish, fruit, vegetables, soups, etc., put up by the 
leading packers of the world. Sauces, preserves, jellies, 
and other relishes are also largely handled, together with 
sugars, cofiees, teas, spices, soaps, fruits, vegetables, wood 
and willow ware, flour, etc., etc. Every article bought of 
Mr. Rallion is warranted to prove as represented, and ia 
supplied at the lowest market rates in every instance. 

Mrs. S. A. Chapman, dealer in Bread, Cake and Pastry, 
7 North Thames Street near West Main. Norwich.— We 
are desirous of calling the attention of our readers to the 
well known bakery located on Thames street, near West 
Main street, Norwich, which has been from its inception 
successful in building up an extensive trade in bread, cake 
and pastry. This establishment was started fifteen years 
ago by Mrs. S. A. Chapman, at its present location. The 
premises are fully equipped with all the necessary require- 
ments for the successful conduct of the business, the extent 
of which gives employment to thoroughly experienced 



assistants. Mrs. Chapman carries a fine stock in all 
branches of her business, and is prepared to supply cus- 
tomers at short notice, with any goods in her line, and per- 
fect satisfaction is guaranteed as to both quality and price. 
This establishment is largely patronized by families 
throughout the citv, who appreciate first-class bread, cake 
and pastry of all "kinds. Mrs. Chapman is well known 
throughout Norwich and vicinity. She is a lady of excel- 
lent business qualifications, and in her special line offers 
inducements to purchasers not easily duplicated. 

Andrew Millea, Merchant Tailor. Suits Cut and Made 
in the Latest Style and Warranted to Fit. Also Shirt Pat- 
terns Cut. 43 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — The idea 
that economy consists of paying as low a price as possible 
for everything that is purchased is a very mistaken one, 
and there are few who have had any experience in buying 
who entertain it. There are many other things to be taken 
into consideration besides the first cost, especially in the 
buying of clothing, for in the selection of garments, style, 
neatness and durability should all be provided for. There 
are some few who can get a good fit in ready-made cloth- 
ing and are perfectly satisfied with such garments, but the 
large majority would have their clothing made to order if 
they thought they could afford it, and we are convinced 
that more can afford it than now believe they can, for as a 
call at the store of Mr. Andrew Millea will prove, first-class 
custom clothing can now be obtained at but little more 
than is asked for dependable ready-made garments and the 
superior wearing qualities of the former more than com- 
pensate for the slight difference in price. Mr. Millea has 
carried on his present business since 1868 and should cer- 
tainly be in a position to satisfy the most critical both as 
regards price and workmanship. He carries a fine and 
varied stock of foreign and domestic fabrics, and a visit to 
his establishment. No. 43 Main street, will show that all 
tastes and ages can be suited. A perfect fit is guaranteed 
and every garment is cut in the very latest style. Shirt 
patterns also are cut here, and as employment is given to 
six competent assistants all orders are assured immediate 
and satisfactory attention and can be delivered at short 
notice. 






3. E. Hawkins, 

dealer in Hats, Caps, 
Furs md Gentlemen's 
Fui milling Goods, sole 
lit for Dunlap's 
lira'ed Fif h Ave- 
Hats, 146 Main 
1 1 Norwich. Conn. 
— I heory and practice 
_1^^' _'_-, are supposed to agree 

*®'"~ "^'■"'" of course, but it is 

notorious that they sometimes diverge in a most singular 
and noticeable manner. In theory, every dealer in certain 
goods in a certain community should have to sell at uni- 
form rates, as otherwise those who charged the higher 
prices would do no business at all, but in practice all n{ us 
know that such is far from being the case. Probably in 
no line of business is this more noticeable than *n "that 
devoted to the sale of hats, furnishings, etc., for precisely 
similar goods are sold at greatly varying prices by different 
dealers. Of course the wise man buys where he can get 
the most for his money, and in this connection we may 
fittingly call attention to the establishment conducted by 
J. E.^Hawkins, successor to Frink & Main, at No. 146 
Main street, for here are quoted prices as low as the lowest, 
on goods that will surely give entire satisfaction. This 
enterprise was started about forty years ago, and came 
under the control of the present proprietor in 1889. He 
caters to all classes of trade, carries a very extensive and 
varied stock of hats, caps, gloves, and men's furnishings in 
general, handles the very latest fashionable nnvelties'ana 
guarantees every article sold to prove precisely as repre- 
sented. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOR WICK 




Such womk'iful | i j^i ^s Ins been made within tlie past 
half century in llic uivtntion and introiluction of macliiu 
ery, tliat it would be \ i isla or an ignorant man wlio would 
set bounds to possible achievement in this direction. We 
•often hear a machine lefeired to as doing its work with 
" human accuiacy but as a matter of fact " human accu- 
racy" is far exceeded by some of the moie perfect appli- 
ances now in everyday use, and they make results possible 
■which would be quite out of the question under different 
conditions. One of the most original, efficient and useful 
pieces of apparatus which has been put on the market for 
years is the Merrow Special Crochet Machine, which is 
designed to be used for finishing knit goods, and which 
does its work with an ease and rapidity wliich are really 
inarveloui when the difficuliii'^ v< lir i.vi'rcome are con- 
sidered. We will attempt iii> ihsn ipiuMi nf this machine; 
first, because verbal descriptions ,,i mirliinery convey no 
ideas whatever, unless phrased in technical language and 
addressed to trained mechanics; and second because such 
of our readers as are sufficiently interested have only to 
call at the factory wliere this machine is made, Nos. 18 
and 20 White's Court, or to coinrnuuicate with the makers, 
Messrs. J. B. Merrow & S.ms, in order to be put in the 
Avay of becoming lli'irdUi^hly fimiiliar with the appliance 
as it appears in practical (>in-ration. The mafhine will 
finish the edges of all knit goods, from the finest to the 
heaviest, and is so rapid, simple and satisfactory in opera- 
tion as to commend itself on sight to every practical man. 
In these days of sharp competition, any machine that will 
tend to rediicr the ro-l (if production is of vital interest to 
manufacliinr ;, :ii|f| it iq s ife to assert that the advantages 
gained by tin- ii-r ol ilil-> macliine are marvelous. The 
mechanical cou.slrucl.ion of the machine is worthy of the 
reputation of its uiikers. it being manufactured from care- 
fully selected material by skilled workmen, aided by the 
latest improved machinery. Every machine leaving the 
factory is guaranteed to be as represented and perfect in 
all its parts. Messrs. J. H. Merrow & Sons are prepared 
to fill the largest orders at short notice and will be happy 
to give'information on application. 



Bisket & Meech, Pliarmacists, corner Main and Sixth 
livcts, Norwich. Conn.— The pharmacv carried on by 

I.--I- i;i-I,.'i A M..,I,, :,l 11, -•,■,,,„.. ..r'Miin :,ud Si,xth 



'■ >i , I , ' ' ' !,<■ present 
I iimnt has 

III:. In. - nl i;m kind in 

liiskct isn native- of Scot- 

Ihbridiie, Mass. Tliey are 

>f lli(^ Odd Fellows ; Mr. Bisket is also con- 

2 Knights of I'yihias, and Mr. Meech with 

Much of the success they liave altalDcd in 



Me( 



of Sn 



3and. and ! 

Jioth Mienihc 

iiecti-d with 

the Ued Me 

building up a large and desirable trade is due to their 

habit of giving close personal attention to the many details 



of their business. The premises made use of are 55 X 20 
feet in dimensions, and are excellently fitted up for the 
purpo.ses to which they are devoted. A heavy and com- 
plete stock is at all times carried, comprising drugs, med- 
icines and chemicals in great variety, the goods being 
obtained from the leading producers and wholesalers, and 
being fully up to the highest standard in every respect. 
Prescriptions are compounded in the most methodical and 
skillful manner, no pains being spared to ensure absolute 
accuracy in even the most trivial details. 



7X. B. KINGSBURY. 
JEWELER. 

Watches, Clocks and Silver Ware. 

172 Main Stt^eet, Norwich. 



Norwich Look Mfg. Co., manufacturers of Locks, 
Knobs, and Builders' Hardware, Norwich, Conn. — The 
business conducted by the Norwich Lock Manufacturing 
Company was founded in 1865, and for some time was 
carried on by the Norwich Lock Company, the present 
corporation having been organized in 1872. Thin is one 
of the largest concerns in the United States engaged in the 
manufacture of locks, padlocks and builders' hardware. 
An idea of the popularity of these goods is to investigate 
the facilities for their production, and certainly it is 
obvious that the demand for them must be immense when 
it is necessary to employ 250 assistants, aided by the most 
efficient machinery obtainable, in order to fill the orders 
received Motive power is furnished by an eighty-horse 
engine, and the premises utilized include a foundry of the 
dimensions of 200 X 50 feet, a factory three stories in 
height and 150 x 50 feet in size, and other smaller build- 
ings. The capacity of the works is 300 dozen locks, an 
equal number of knobs, and various specialties in builders' 
hardware daily, and immense as this capacity is it is often 
none too great to properly supply the demand. The com- 
pany has a capital of |T5,000 and its business is largely 
increasing every year. The president is Mr. H. H. O-good, 
and the secretary and treasurer is Mr. Charles H. Beebe ; 
these gentlemen being associated on the bjard of directors 
with Messrs. Sidney Turner, E. N. Gibbs and Charles A. 
Converse. 

George A. Lewis, dealer in Fancy Groceries, Fruit and 
Oysters, Ice Cream at wholesale and retail, Corner Ci ntral 
Avenue anil Fourth Street, Norwich, Conn. — As fine an 
example of a business enterprise, having a gradual and 
extensive growth, as we know of in this vicinity, is that 
afforded by the undertaking conducted by Mr. George A. 
Lewis. This gentleman ranks with the leading dealers of 
fancy groceries, fruit and oysters in Greeneville, and has 
gaiued his present position from ."mall beginnings, the 
enterprise being inaugurated in 1885. The premiees util- 
ized are located at the corner of Central avenue and Fourth 
street, and comprise one fJoor 40X35 feet in dimensions, 
being admirably adapted to llie handling of the varied 
stock dealt in, which comprises in addition to fancy gro- 
ceries, fruits and oysters, and ice cream, which is sold at 
both wholesale and retail. Two competent assistants are 
employed, and tlie enterprising business methods pursued 
puts the proprietor in a position to successfully meet all 
competition and push his specialties with vigor, and to the 
complete satisfaction of customers. Mr. Lewis is a native 
of Lisbon, Conn, and is well known in this community and 
bears an honorable and enviable reputation for tne unvari- 
able employment of strictly legitimate business methods, 
as well as tlie accuracy and promptitude with which ordera 
entrusted to him are filled. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



A. T. Otis, dealer in Groceries, Provisions, etc., 261 Main 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — It is no discredit to tlie other 
■excellent grocery and provision stores in Norwich to say 
that that carried on by Mr. A. T. Otis has hardly its rival 
in town, for this business was founded fully half a century 
ago, and so long a •' start " is not easily to be made up by 
■competitors. The present proprietor has had control for 
more than a quarter of a century, or since 1864, and con- 
■sidering the present status of the enterprise, it is hardly 
necessary to say that he has never depended upon the past 
prestige of the establishment but has spared no pains to 
meet all honorable competition, the result being a general 
knowledge on the part of the public that in no store in the 
county can a dollar be spent to more advantage in the pur- 
chase of dependable family food supplies. The premises 
made use of comprise one floor and a basement of the 
■dimensions of 65x30 feet, and are conveniently located at 
No. 261 Main street. Employment is given to three expe- 
rienced and careful assistants, and orders will be accurately 
tilled and delivered at short notice. The stock comprises 
staple and fancy groceries in almost endless variety, 
■obtained from the most reputable sources, and admirably 
adapted to the requirements of the most select trade, while 
no exorbitant prices are quoted in any department, the 
lowest market rates being closely adhered to. 

Miss E. Congdon, Ladies' and Gents' Restaurant. Meals 
Served at All Hours. No. 6 Franklin Square, Norwich, 
Conn — One of the mysteries of life in our American cities 
has alwa^'S been the poorness of the restaurant facilities. 
It is not "so in other countrie-s — in England, Germany or 
France — for in all of those nations may be fouml many 
"excellent public eating houses where good meals may be 
•obtained at moderate expense, but in the United States it 
is really diSicult to find a well-managed and moderate- 
priced restaurant. We therefore take all the more pleasure 
in calling attention to that carried on by Miss E. Congdon, 
at No. Franklin street, for this is an establishment which 
can be unhesitatingly commended to all who appreciate 
carefully selected and well conked food, prompt and polite 
service, and uniformly reasonable prices. The premises 
made use of are of tlie dimensions of 60x30 feet and are 
very neatly and conveniently fitted up. Employment is 
given to four assistants, and meals are promptly and 
politely served at all hours. Miss Congdon began opera- 
tions here in 1886. and is to be congratulated on her success 
in building up her present extensive and steadily iucreas- 
ing business. She gives it close personal supervision and 
is constantly striving to improve the service rendered, while 
iier prices will compare very favorably with those 
demanded at many other establishments offering decidedly 
inferior accommodations. 

J. O. Monroe, Blacksmith Shop, Central Wharf, Nor- 
■wich. Conn.— Mr. J. C. Monroe is a native of Norwich, 
and has long been prominently identified with the black- 
smith's trade, being known as one of the most expert 
blacksmiths in the city. Since he opened his new sliop, 
■on Central Wharf, in rear of C. B. Rogers' foundry, he 
has materially added to both his reputation and his busi- 
ness, for his improved facilities enable him to fill every 
order without long delay and to do work cheaply as well 
as durably and neatly. The premises made use of are 
«5x35 feet in dimensions and are thoroughly equipped in 
•every part, especially as regards the facilities for heavy 
•work, of which a specialty is made. All kinds of carriage 
ironing and woodwork are done in a superior manner at 
short notice, employment being given to from two to three 
competent assistants. jNIr. Monroe gives particular atten- 
tion to the shoeing of horses and is prepared to do such 
work in a manner that will suit customers, no rigid rules 
being followed but the individual needs of each horse 
being carefully considered. The prices quoted in the 
various departments of the business are as low as is con- 
sistent with tlie use of selected material and the employ- 
ment of skilled labor, and we may say in closing that all 
•work done at this establishment is fully warranted in every 
repect. 



Ansel Clark, Contractor and Builder, wholesale and 
retail dealer in Stone. Brick, Slate, Cement, Lime, Hair, 
Plaster, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Beach Sand, Drain Pipe, 
Sheathing Paper (Dry and Tarred); Marble and Slate 
Mantles, and Center Pieces. Prompt attention given to 
orders for Mason Work of all descriptions, and Slate 
Roofing. Manufac'urer of the Avery Low Pressure 
Improved Steam Healer, 13 Water Street, Norwich, Conn. 
— It is of the very highest importance to have mason work 




properly done in the first place, for alterations and repair* 
are bound to be expensive and it is obvious that the stabil 
ity of a house with the experience of that of Ansel Clark 
assures the best of work in every department of the 
business. During the more than half a cenlury thas 
he has carried on his present business he has estab- 
lished a wide-spread reputation for skill and thoroughness. 
He was born in Hebron, Conn., and came to Norwich in 
1836, beginning business as a member of the firm of 
Leonard & Clark and assuming sole control in 18.59. Mr. 
Clark has been connected with the city government and is 
almost universally known hereabouts. He is a contractor 
and builder who "is in a position to figure very closely on 
specifications, and those contemplating building would 
best serve their own interests by communicating with him. 
Mr. Clark is also manufacturer of the Avery Low Pressure 
Improved Steam Heater, which fully solves the problem 
of steam-heating without the least danger and is remark- 
ably economical and efficient. The premises utilized are 
located at No. 13 Water street, and comprise two floors 
measuring 55 X 25 feet, together with sheds, wharf room, 
etc., for a very heavy and varied stock is carried, Mr. 
Clark being an extensive wholesale and retail dealer in 
stone, brick, slate; Roman, Portland and Rosendale 
cement ; lime for all purposes, hair, plaster, fire-brick, fire- 
clay, beach sand, drain pipe, dry and tarred sheathing 
paper, marble and slate mantels and centrepieces, etc. 
The office has telephone connection and orders are acted 
upon without delay. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



W. H. Vincent, manufacturer, jobber and retailer of Fine 
Confectionery, No. 58 Broadway, Norwich, Conn. — There 
is no doubt but that the consumption of confectionery is 
steadily increasing, even faster than the increase iu pop- 
ulation, but it is equally unquestionable that this increased 
demand is for goods of superior merit and not for the 
"grocer's candies," which were at one time so popular. 
The fact is. not only are the people getting richer and 
hence having more money to spend on luxuries, but the 
standard of taste is being raised, and choicer and more 
delicately flavored candies are being demanded annually. 
Mr. W. H. Vincent of No. 58 Broadway, has built up a 
very large and desirable trade during the comparatively 
short time that he has conducted his present establishment, 
and this success is the natural consequence of his recog- 
nizing the facts to which we have referred. He at all 
times carries a large and varied stock, and spares no pains 
to offer goods that will surely suit the most fastidious. 
Mr. Vincent is most excellently prepared to do this, as he 
is a manufacturer as well as a jabber and retailer and 
hence knows just what he is furnishing to his patrons. 
The premises utilized are 55 X 18 feet in dimtnsions and 
are tastefully and conveniently fitted up, the stock being 
displayed to excellent advantage and being renewed so fre- 
quently that the goods comprising it are always fresh and 
attractive. The lowest market rates are quoted both on 
wholesale and retail orders, and every article sold by Mr. 
Vincent is guaranteed to prove precisely as represented. 

Iiouis Salomon, dealer in Clothing and Gents' Furnish- 
ing, Trunks, Valises, etc., etc.. No. 29 Shetucket Street. 
Norwich, Conn. — An experienced and discriminating 
buyer can obtain clothing and gentlemen's furnishings 
nowadays at very low rates, for clothing is cheaper to-day 
probably than it ever was before, and one only has to jjat- 
ronize the right establishments in order to get a good deal 
of value for a very little money. But it may be asked, 
"whose are the right establishments?" These are not 
hard to lind for one who will use his eyes, his ears, and his 
commousense, and as good a one as can be named is that 
conducted by Mr. Louis Salomon at No. 29 Shetucket 
street. This gentlfman was liovn in Ocrniiinv. and has 
carried on his iire->'ii' cnn-rpri-. - •:-■ l'-;- ^Im inL^wliich 
time he has biiill up ;ui iiivi:ii.'' • \ ,. - ; -: liMidling 

dependable goods, ijUMiiiiL,' 1m.ii p; i. . - ..mi rxUiiding 

equally prompt ami cdiuU-ous aiU-uiiini to i:uj:(.- and small 
buyers. The store is 75 X 30 feet iu dimensions and at 
all times contains a large and carefully chosen stock of 
clothing, gentlemen's furnishings, trunks, bags, valises, 
etc., the latest fashionable novelties being represented and 
a sufficient variety being at hand to enable all tastes and 
purses to be suited. Employment is given to two expe- 
rienced and polite assistants, and goods will be cheerfully 
shown at any time. Mr. Salomon does an extensive busi- 
ness, and certainly no one can begrudge success so hon- 
estly and thoroughly deserved. 

Henry B. Gray, 

very. Boarding and 
Sale Stables Nos. 8- 
12 Bath Street, Nor- 




,„ II,.. city. 

They cuiiic inlo iIji- pn-^i.^sii.Ti ..f Ihc picsiiil proprietor in 
1884, and it is l,iit fiiii lo s:iy 1i.lv,. not cnly maintained but 
largely iiuicasc.l their p(ipiil;u'ity under liis liberal and 
skillful manngenu'nt. Mr. day was born in Ledyard, 
Conn., and has a v«ry hirge circle of friend.s in Norwich 
and vicinity. He has from the very first made a practice 
of using his customers well, and as a natural consequence 



his reputation for fair dealing is of the very best. The 
premises made use of comprise two floors of the dimen- 
sions of 100 X 60 feet, and are very conveniently fitted up. 
Mr. Gray does an extensive livery, boarding and sale busi- 
ness, and employs three competent assistants. He is 
prepared to furnish first-class single or double teams at 
very short notice, and at rales that can but prove entirely 
satisfactory to every reasonable patron. Horses boarded 
here are assured the best of care and an abundance of 
suitable food, while the stalls are roomy and well venti- 
lated. Special accommodations are provided for those- 
wishing to bait their horses, and a fine ofiice is at the dis- 
posal of ladies wishing to leave bundles or to wait for their 
team. The stable is also centrally located near the prin- 
cipal stores and banks. Mr. Gray often has some very 
desirable animals to sell, and those who are looking for a 
good roadster and can appreciate the advantages gained 
by buying of a perfectly responsible party would do well 
to give him a call. 

J. P. HoUoway, dealer in Fine Groceries, Flour, Tea,, 
etc., 267 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. — The business con- 
ducted by Mr. J. P. Holloway at No. 267 Main street, 
was founded about 1874 by Mr, J F. Crittenden, and in 
1879 came into the possession of Messrs. Holloway Bros.^ 
this firm being composed of Messrs. G. A. and J. P. Hol- 
loway. The former gentleman retired in February, 1886, 
since which date the present proprietor has had sole con- 
trol. He is a native of Groton, and has a very large circle 
of friends throughout Norwich and vicinity. The business 
has developed greatly since its inception, and now requires- 
the employment of two competent assistants and the carry- 
ing of a heavy and varied stock, comprising fine groceries, 
flour, tea, coffees, canned goods, etc., etc. Premises of 
the dimensions of 60x30 feet are occupied and the goods 
are displayed to excellent advantage, the store being neat 
and trim and supplied with all necessary facilities for the 
storage and handling of the commodities dealt in. Mr. 
Holloway is in a position to meet all honorable competi- 
tion, and his prices will be found to bear the closest com- 
parison with those quoted elsewhere on goods of equal 
merit. Making a specialty of family trade, he spares no 
pains to handle re.iable articles only, and customers appre- 
ciate this fact and know that all goods coming from his. 
store are sure to prove precisely as represented. 

M. Hourigan, Undertaker and dealer in Furniture, Car- 
pets, Oil Cloths, Wall Papers, Coflins, Caskets, Robes, etc., 
66 Main Street, Norwich, Conn.— It is undoubtedly true 
that house furnishing goods are cheaper to day than they 
ever were before and that about every man cm now afford 
to furnish his home comfortably and even handsomely, 
but it is also true that many practically worthless goods 
are in tlir nriikct nud that the only safe cour.se to take is 
to p] KT . 11,1, IS w iih a dealer who has proved himself to be 
worthy of ivc IN cdiifidence. In this connection we may 
verv pr,,p,ih i a'l attention to the establishment conducted 
by Jlf. M. lio\irii;.'in, at No. 66 Main street, for here may 
be fiiiiiiil a large and exceptionally complete stock of fur- 
niture, carpets, oil cloths, wall papers and gem ral house 
furnishings, and during' ili.. s.-orr of veavs that Mr. Houri- 
gan has carried on tlii- l,ii i", I,, i' , iiiained a well- 
deserved reputation I, i i, i ; ! j- just as they 
are and for quoting iIh' I>.\, i iniil,, lates in every 
lirpartnu-nt c.f lii-- 1;; ,- < ip, i ,,ii,.ii:, were begun by 
hini in IsC'.i, :i,i I ;;,, , : ■■ : pn , ali,i wards came under the 
ciiilrul ,,| Mr I 11 Mil 11 A Hoyle the present owner 
roiiiniiui -,,:, I . , I. II :ii ls> The premises utilized 
conipiiM i\\,. il ^, ima-uiing 8.'")X-15 feet, and employ- 
ment iv LiiM II 111 11,1,, c.nipcleiit a.ssistants. no pains being 
spanil i-iav,Hi. iininnliaii' as well as polite attention to 
eveiN ,;ill,i. Ml 1 |,aiii-an does an extensive undertaking 

biisii,, ,1 I iiiily carries a complete stock of coffins, 

casi , ' I funeral poods in general. Orders are 

actiii ip I . I, I delay and moderate charges are made 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 



O. L. Offenheiser, wholesale dealer in Foreign and 
Domestic Fruit of all kinds; Post-office Box, 1142; 42 
Market Street, Norwich, Conn. — Fruit has been called 
" tlie only perfect food with the exception of milk," and 
there is no doubt whatever but that the judicious eating of 
fruit will do much to fortify the system against disease by 
promoting digestion and otherwise assisting the various 
processes incidental to the maintenance of life. The 
United States has long been known as " a nation of d3'S- 
peptics," but if fruit continues to gain here in popularity, 
this term will soon be no longer applicable. Both foreign 
and domestic fruits may now be had at a very low price, 
for steam and enterprise have worked wonders, and the 
productions of tropical countries and of the southern por- 
tion of our own country are now offered in the northern 
markets at rates within the means of all. One of the lead- 
ing wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic fruit, doing 
business in this section, is Mr. C. L. OSenheiser, located 
at No. 43 Market street. This gentleman is a native of 
New York City, and has been identified with his present 
establishment since 1885. He handles all kinds of fruit, 
and employs three competent assistants. Mr. Offenheiser 
is in a position to fill the heaviest orders at short notice, 
and to quote positively bottom prices at all times. Com- 
munications addressed to P. O. Box, 1142, will receive 
immediate and careful attention, and retailers would do 
■well to look into the advantages that Mr. Offenheiser is 
prepared to offer. 



Richard F. Goodwin, successor to Goodwin & Parker, 
manufacturers of Machine- C;ut Corks, 93 and 95 Chestnut 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — Perhaps some of our readers may 
have been curious at one time or another to know where 
all the corks come from, for it is obvious that an immense 
number must be manufactured in order to satisfy the 
extensive and constantly increasing demand for them. 
One of the largest manufacturers of corks in eastern Con- 
necticut is Jlr. Richard F. Goodwin and his factory is a 
very instructive place to visit for those who are interested 
in the subject, for it contains a complete plant of improved 
machinery winch is capable of turning out machine-cut 
corks, granulated corks, seine corks, cork washers and 
sliced cork, with a rapidity and accuracy which are fairly 
amazing. This business was founded in 1807 by Messrs. 
Goodwin & Parker, and has been under the sole control of 
the present proprietor since 1884. The premises made use 
of comprise two floors of tlie dimensions of 90x50 feet, and 
are supplied wilh steam power, .some twenty horse-power 
being required to drive the machinery in use. Mr. Good- 
win deals largel)' in corks for all bottling purposes and 
makes it a rule to keep a full line of such constantly on 
hand. He also deals in hand corking machines, and makes 
a specialty of cork washers and sliced cork, being prepared 
to fill the most extensive orders for these or in fact for any- 
thing in his line, without delay and at prices in strict 
accordance with the lowest market rates. 



Fellows & Rice, Masons and Builders, Plain and 
Ornamental Plasterers; dealers in Brick Lime, Cement, 
Hair. Sand, Marble and Slate Mantels and Center Pieces, 
Brackets and Ornaments, 149 and 151 Water Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn. — The firm of Fellows & Rice was formed in 
1885, and it is safe to say that tlie reputation since built up 
is second to that of no concern in a similar line of business 
in the city. Messrs. Fellows & Rice are masons and build- 
ers, plain and ornamental plasterers and dealers in brick, 
lime, cement, sand, hair, etc., as well as marble and slate 
mantels, center pieces, brackets and ornaments. The 
premises made use of comprise two floors of the dimen- 
sions of 70 X 25 feet, and employment is given to fifteen 
competent and careful assistants, so that all orders can be 
filled without undue delay and in an entirely satisfactory 
manner. Mr. G. E. Fellows was born in New London, 
and Mr. F. G. Rice in this city, both these gentlemen 
being very thoroughly acquainted with the practical 
details of their business. Particular attention is paid to 



orders for mason work of all kinds and as estimates will 
be cheerfully and promptly made on application, those 
contemplating building should by all means give this rep- 
resentative firm an opportunily to bid. Slate roofing is 
also done in a superior manner at short notice, and the 
charges made in every department of the business will be 
found to be moderate and fair in every instance. 

James Murphy, dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Fine 
Wines, Liquors, Ales, Cigars and Tobacco, 3 Water 
Street, Norwich, Conn. — The business of which Mr. James 
Murphy is proprietor was founded by him just about ten 
years ago and has steadily developed until it has reached 
quite extensive proportions. He is a dealer in groceries 
and provisions of all descriptions, and also handles fine 
wines, liquors, ales, cigars and tobacco, being well prepared 
to furnish first-class goods at reasonable prices. The 
premises utilized have an area of 1500 square feet and are 
very conveniently fitted up, enabling orders to be filled at 
short notice and in a thoroughly accurate and satisfactory 
manner. The stock is so uniformly good that it is difficult 
to single out certain articles for individual mention, but 
we may at least call attention to the assortment of teas, 
coffees and spices, these being of standard purity, of fine 
and delicate flavor and of comparatively low cost. Fresh 
vegetables and other country produce are also always well 
represented in the stock, and those who appreciate good 
butter and cheese should most certainly test the good* 
offered by Mr. Murphy at No. 8 Water street. Pure 
liquors for medicinal and family use are a leading specialty, 
and will be supplied in quantities to suit at low figures. 

C. W. Perkins, Carpenter, Builder and General Jobber. 
Orders promptly attended to; Office, Central Wharf, 65 
W.Main Street, opposite Edw. Chappell &Co , Norwich. — 
l\Ir, C. W. Perkins is a n-itive of Norwich, and has carried 
on his present enterprise since IsS"), durinu' which time he 
has attained an enviablr rc.put;iiion for t'lllinLT orders at 
short notice, at moder;ite rate.s mihI in a tliDiouniily work- 
manlike manner. He is in a position to fiLTure very closely 
on plans and specifications, and those who propose to do- 
any building should most certainly give him a chance to 
estimate as to the cost of the work, for such estimates will 
be promptly and clieerfully furnished and one may save 
money, time and trouble by submitting his plans to Mr. 
Perkins. There is one decided advantage in placing^ 
orders with him and that is the certainty that every agree- 
ment made concerning the work will be caiefiill v respected 
and fully carried out. This a=suraii(i' rntiiriy obviates- 
the anxiety which is sure to result frcuii iIm- awanling of a 
contract to a less dependable buiklcr. and i-vcn If Mr. 
Perkins were not pn-paied to make liottoiii tiguies it would 
still be worth wliili- to lake advantage of the facilities he 
offers. Einplo\ niriii is u'iven to fou~r or more assistants, 
according to tlie season, etc., and as care is taken to hire 
reliable help only, the results attained are sure to be 
entirely satisfactory. 

O. W. Hill, Grocer. 19 Franklin Square, Norwich, Conn. 
— Among those grocery and tea houses which, both on 
account of the character and extent of the stock carried 
and the low prices named on the articles comprising the 
same, are worthy of especially prominent and favorable 
mention, must be classed that conducted by Mr. C. W. 
Hill on Franklin square, for this gentleman caters to the 
most fastidious trade, while his prices are as low as the 
lowest in every department, quality of course being con- 
sidered. The premises are of spacious dimensions, and 
afford ample accommodations for the heavy assortment of 
choice flour, staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees and 
spices, which is constantly carried. A full selection of 
everything usually carried in a first-class grocery store is 
always to be found here. Employment is given to thor- 
oughly experienced assistants, and orders will be promptly 
and courteously filled at all times. Mr. Hill gives the 
details of his "business careful personal supervision and 
spares no pains to assure complete satisfaction to the most 
critical customers. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOBWIGH. 



A. F. Howard, Dentist, 197 Main Street (over Boston 
Store), Norwich, Conn. — This is neither the time nor the 
place to discuss tke causes of defective teeth, but it is gen- 
■erally believed that the unenviable distinction possessed 
by the Americans of having the poorest teeth of any 
nation, is the consequence of a combination of hereditary 
■influences, bad habits of eating, improper selection of food 
and unpardonable carelessness in caring for the teeth. Of 
late years there has been a sort of hygienic "revival," vphich 
has undoubtedly accomplished great good already and is 
sure to continue to spread that knowledge of the prime 
laws of health which is essential to the physical well-being 
■of a community. If Americans have the worst teeth in 
the world, they have the best dentists, and so true is this 
and so generally conceded and widely known, that foreign- 
-ers come here to study dentistry as we send our sous 
abroad to finish their education in medicine or In art. 
Where the standard is so high it is of course difficult to 
gain an exceptional reputation, and yet we believe that Dr. 
A. F. Howard, of No. 197 Main street, fully deserves the 
reputation he holds for superior skill and gentleness. At 
all events, we know that those who have availed them- 
selves of his services speak in the highest terms of the 
methods he employs, and certainly they should be in a 
position to render intelligent and convincing judgment. 
Dr. Howard was born in New York City, and succeeded 
Dr. G. G. Bishop here in Norwich in 1885. He utilizes 
two good-sized apartments— a thoroughly equipped ope- 
rating room and an elegantly furnished reception room — 
and has every facility at his hand for the practice of den- 
tistry in all its branches in accordance with the most 
approved methods. All work is fully guaranteed, and the 
:scale of prices is moderate and satisfactory. 

J. O. Worth, wholesale Commission Merchant in Foreign 
and Domestic Fruits and Vegetables ; Strawberries and 
Peaches a specialty in their season ; 34 and 36 Market 
Street, Norwich, Conn.— The development of the trade in 
foreign and domestic fruits has been one of the most 
remarkable commercial changes occurring of late years, 
for although foreign fruits have long been a staple com- 
modity in the market, still it is only recently that their 
liandling has engaged the attention of men of such energy 
and such capital as to have caused imported fruits to retail 
as low, and in some cases lower, than fruits raised riaht 
here in the North. One of the men most prominently 
identified with the handling of foreign and domestic fruits 
and vegetables in this vicinity, is Mr. J. C. Worth, doing 
business at Nos. 34 and 36 Market street. This gentleman 
is a n;itiveof Fayal, Azore Islands, and began operations 
in 1873, as a member of the firm of J. C. Worth & Co., 
assuming sole control in 1884. He does a wholesale com- 
mission business and utilizes two floors, each of which 
measures 45 x 30 feet. Mr. Worth makes a specialty of 
strawberries and peaches in their season ; and at all times 
■carries a large and seasonable stock. His store has tel- 
«phone connection, and orders are assured immediate and 
careful attention, as employment is given to four com- 
petent assistants, and the heaviest commii-sions can be 
«xecuted at short notice. 

F. L. Gardner, de;dcr in Fine Groceries and Teas, 
Provisions, Flcjur, tii'iiin, Fruit, Wooden Ware, etc., cor- 
ner Market and Walcr Sirccta, Norwich, Conn.— Probably 
one of the oldest c.slalilislud Inisinesses of the kind in this 
city is that conducted by Mr. F. L. Gardner at the corner 
of Market and Water streets, for this enterprise was inau- 
gurated very nearly half a century ago, its inception 
occurrinur in isu The present proprietor is a native of 
NoiwK H ml hi Income thoroughly identified with the 
undi 1 , , licin, lie having carried it on ever since 
18(;!i III' : s utilized comprise four floors measur- 
ing 1 I .1 ii H r;i( ii, and a heavy stock is constantly on 
hand to chouse from, it being made up of choice staple 
and fancy groceries, selected teas and coffees, pure spices, 
flour, grain, fruit, provisions, wooden ware and many 



other commodities too numerous to mention. Mr. Gard- 
ner employs three competent assistants and is in a positioa 
to assure immediate and courteous attention to every caller. 
He caters to no special class of trade but strives to oBer a 
sufficient variety of goods to suit all tastes and purses, and 
to quote positively the lowest market rates at all times. 
He has built up an extensive business during his long and 
honorable career and has an unsurpassed reputation for 
selling goods strictly on their merits, no misrepresentation' 
being practiced under any circumstances. 

N. D. Iiamb, Confectioner and dealer in Toys, Fancy 
Goods, Fruit, Nuts, etc., 48 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. 
— There is a great deal of nonsense spoken and written 
concerning the food we eat and the beverages we drink, 
and probably what has been said in connection with the 
use of confectionery contains a greater proportion of non- 
sense than can be pointed out in any other line. For- 
tunately the commonsense of the people is not to be easily 
led astray by even the most ingenious theories of so called 
" scientists," and therefore the consumption of confection- 
ery has steadily continued to increase despite the frantic 
efforts of sensationalists and alarmists. It is a noteworthy 
fact however that the quality of the confectionery now in 
general use is much higher than was the case a decade ago, i 
and the leading confectioners report that the demand fori 
the higher grades of candies is constantly and rapidly 
increasing. It is largely owing to his appreciation of this 
fact that Mr. N. U. Lamb has built up so desirable a busi- 
ness since beginning operations in 1874, for he has spared 
no pains to offer goods that would satisfy the most fastid- 
ious, and as a consequence has a select as well as a large 
circle of patrons. Mr. Lamb was born in Norwich. He 
does a retail business in confectionery, fruit, toys, etc., 
and a wholesale business in ice-cream, supplying the latter 
commodity in any desired quantity and at the lowest mar- 
ket rates. The premises are located at No. 48 Main street, 
and measure 45 X 30 feet, a portion of them being taste- 
fully fitted up as an ice-cream saloon. A fine stock of doll 
carriages, toys, fancy goods, etc., etc , is handled. 
Patrons are assured prompt and courteous attention, and 
no better candy or ice-cream is obtainable in this city. 

J. P. Collins & Co., manufacturers of Collins' Improved 
Jouval Turbine, with First Transmitting Machinery, Nor- 
wich, Conn — The many and valuable water privileges to 
be found in New England were of course what gave that 
section its prominence as a manufacturing section, and the 
only way in which this prominence can be maintained is 
by the proper utilization of the local water powers. Steani_ 
has, of course, worked great changes in manufacturing] 
methods, but water-power — when suitably availed of — is! 
still the most economical power known and this gives its 
user a decided advantage in the close compelitlon of the 
present day. Many a mill privilege which is now practi- 
cally abandoned might be put to practical and profitable 
use by the employment of Collin's Improved Jouval Tur- 
bine, and many a mill which is now only partially run by 
water-power might dispfnse with the use of steam alto- 
gether were this apparatus introduced. These as.sertions 
are not made lightly, for practical experience proves them 
to be fully justified by the facts. Mr. Collins has devoted 
himself to the designing and construction of water wheels 
for miiny ycar.s and is the inventor of a pnst-galc guide 

the oiilv niic uhirli liiis li.cli aiM'H'i n ■' ^nlivto the 
.louval ■■ruiliili,'. Tlir liirii li.ivr |i, . .; , m , nv wheels 
duriiiy their luisinrss caiccr mid il i i iiiuii.il that one 
fourth of all Iho cotton spindles in this coui.try run by 
water power are driven by the Collins Improved Jouval 
Turbine. Any mill in New England will be visited on 
application, free of expense, all necessary surveys, etc., 
being made and estimates furnished. Orders can be filled 
at comparatively short notice and no pains will be .spared 
to fully maintain the enviable reputation thus far held. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NOIiWICH. 



W. W. Sheffield, D. D S., Harris Building, New Lon- 
don. — VVitbout ileuying for a moment that artificial teetli 
on a movaLjle plate are far superior to no teeth at all, it 
may still be contidenlly asserted that suoh teeth are 
clumsy, uncomfortable, comparatively iiiefticient, and in 
short unsatisfactory. The popular prejudice against cov- 
ering the rciof of the mouth with a plate is not at all difH- 
cuU to understand, and that such a plate impairs tiie sense 
of taste is too thoroughly eptablished to admit of successful 
denial. Various attempts have been made to obviate the 
necessity for such plates but none of the devices as yet pro- 
duced have met with even a small proportion of the success 
attained by those incidental to what is known as Dr. Shef- 
field's Perlect l^r.iwiiiiig .System. The merits of this system 
are estiil.li-hiil by yiais nV piactical experience, for during 
the past ill cull' ninii- than :li> 111 ill crowns and bridges have 
been inM ricd wiili.iut a >iui;li- failure. This system con- 
sists of the pt-rmaai-nl ailichmeut of artificial gold and 
porcelain-faced crowns to the roots of the natural teeth, 
and the attachment of artificial teeth to bridges. Tha fun- 
damental operation on which the lasting success of this 
system is based, is the treatment and permanent cure of 
all diseased conditions existing, after which the crown and 
bridge work may be applied with a certainty of satisfactory 
results. The inventori, projectors and proprietors of this 
valuable system are W. W. Shefiield, D. D. S., of this 
city, and Lucius T. Sheffield, D. M. D., of New York. 
Dr. VV. W. Sheftield is a native of N. Stonington, Conn., and 
has long been one of the leading dentists of New England. 
His rooms in the Harris Building are magnificently fitted 
up, and are among the best equipped in the country. 
Three operating rooms are available, and seven thoroughly 
competent assistants are in attendance, for the doctor does 
an immense business and carries on dentistry in all its 
branches. Ht^ is universally known throughout this sec- 
tion. Dr. Sheffield has made a life-long study of the teeth 
in health and in disease, and has produced two prepara- 
tions — " Creme Dentifrice " and " Elixir Balm " which are 
designed to promote the health of the teeth and gums, 
perfume the breath and prevent decay. They are sold at 
a moderate figure, may be used together or feparately and 
are of genuine and decided value, besides being perfectly 
harmless ami far superior to anything else in the market. 
Can be found at all the druggists. 

Xj. D. Harris, dealer .in Anthracite and Bituminous 
Coal. Offices at 207 Main Street and 449 North Main 
Street, Norwich. Conn. — The increasing popularity of 
open fire places is greatly to be commended for it is ba.sed 
on c<immon9ense, although of course, many use this 
'method of heating simply because it is fashionable. We 
speak of the use of open fire-places as a " method of heat- 
ing," and so it is, but it is still more a method of ventila- 
tion, and one that thus far is without a rival. Not one 
city house in a hundred is properly ventilated, and several 
well-placed open fires will do more to change tlie air and 
carry off the germs of disease than four times that number 
of stoves or furnaces. Coal cannot be burned so econom- 
ically in this way of course, but medicines cost even more 
than coal, and "good health is cheap at any price. In 
order to get the greatest possible benefit from open fires a 
supe'ior quality of coal must be usi d, and as much that is 
sold for this purpose is quite unsuitable and is apt to preju- 
dice the public azainst the use of open grates altogether, 
we take pleasure in catling attention to the coal offered by 
Mr. E. D. Harris, for he makes a specialty of handling 
coal adapted to open fires and is prepared to supply a supe- 
rior article in quantities to suit and at positively the lowest 
market rates. Mr. Harris is a native of Preston, and 
began operations in 1884. He has offices at No. 207 Jlain 
street, and No. 449 North Main street, and employs ten 
assistants, all orders large or small being assured inime- 
dia'e and careful attention. The storage facilities availa- 
ble are sufficient to accommodate 5000 tons, and all the 
standard grades of anthracite and bituminous coal are 
constantly carried in stock, so that the wants of all classes 
of consumers can be satisfactorily supplied. 



Whaley's Cafe, 6 Shetucket Street, No rwicli.— There- 
are not so many first class dining rooms in Norwich as to 
make such establishments too common to call for particu- 
lar notice, and indeed this city is not exceptional in this- 
respect for although the United States leads the world 
in some things, it makes a sorry showing in comparisoB 
with other civilized countries as far as public restaurants- 
are concerned. The difficulty of finding an establishment 
where good food, go^d cooking and courteous service are 
assured to every caller, has frequently been referred to by 
strangers traveling in this country, as well as by native 
writers, and we will not dwell upon it, preferring the 
much more pleasant task of informing our readers where a. 
thoroughly satisfactory dining room may be found. 
" Whaley's Cafe " is of course well known to many of our 
readers, but to those who are not familiar with it we have 
simply to. say that its superior is not to be found in this- 
section, as a trial will conclusively prove. Mr. Charles H. 
Whaley, the proprietor is a native of Hartford, and founded 
his present business in 1876. He has developed it by giv- 
ing careful attention to the wants of the public, sparing no 
pains to provide an efficient, economical and satisfactory 
service. The bill of fare is varied, and skillfully made up., 
and the food is of the choicest quality and is very attract- 
ively served. Mr. Whaley carries a large stock of baker's 
goods, fruits, confectionery, cigars, etc., and quotes low 
prices on all the goods he handles. 




O. W. Scott, Jr., successor to B. F. Brewster, Practical 
Horse-shoer, Shop on Chestnut Street, rear of Broadway 
Church. Particular attention paid to Shoeing Gentlemen's 
Driving Horses. Norwich, Conn. — Thi? ia a very old stand 
and was utilised for many years by Mr. B. F. Brewster 
before the present proprietor assumed control in 1873. 'It 
is very thoroughly fitted up, and as employnient is giverk 
to three efficient assistants the extensive business done can 
be easily and promptly attended to. Mr Scott gives par- 
ticular attention to the shoeing of gentlemen's driving 
horses. A specialty made of all lameness and diseases of 
foot Variety of shoes and expanders to rectify the gaits 
of horses and restore the foot to its natural shape. On 
account of the demand and beneficial results, we find it 
necessary to keep all sizei of Dr. lioberge's patent Hoof 
Expanders in stock. They may be applied by us in all 
sizes at reasonable terms I have used them for a number 
of years. I can safely recommend them if properly applied. 
The peculiarities of each horse are carefully studied and 
tlie shoe is made to fit the hoof; the hoof not being pared, 
burned and hacked away to fit the shoe. No fancy chai-ges 
are made and we can safely guarantee satisfaction to every- 
customer. Constantly on hand, condition powders, lini- 
ment and hoof ointment. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF NORWICH. 




Photographic and Art Slutlio. Photographs made iu 
Every Style, and all work promptly and satisfaetorily fin- 
ished. Special attention given to large work, such as 
Crayon, India Ink, Water Colors, or Solar Photographs. 
Copying done in all its branches. No. 197 Main Street, 
Williams Block, Norwich, Conn.— An absolutely perfect 
portrait is rarely produced, either by drawing, painting or 
pliotography, and despite the remarkable progress made in 
the last named profession of late years, it is safe to assert 
that there are to-day more bad than good photographs pro- 
duced. Not but what the people are capable of discrimi- 
nating between a ijnnd and a bad picture, but because (on 
account nl -nine cuiiruis notions of economy) they put up 
with ;in iiitriini ]Hii I rait simply because they can get it a 
little " ch' aiiii." Of course there are thousands who do 
not allow lliei]i>elve3 to be led into this error, but still 
there are even more who do, and this latter class are the 
salvation of the many incompetent and careless photog- 
raphers which are unhappily to be found in this country. 
The very best portrait, we say, is none too good, and the 
very bes't portrait is also the very cheapest, for a poor por- 
trait is certainly ilot worth bringing home. The difference 
in price between really artistic and miserably inferior 
work is after all but trifling, and those who cannot afford 
to pay this difference would unquestionably adopt the 
wisest course should they go without any portraits what- 
ever. Believing as we do that in pliotography even more 
than in anything else "the best is cheapest," it is natural 
that we should cordially recommend to our readers the 
establishment conducted by Mr. J. O. Durgan at No. 197 
Main street, Williams' Block, for this is as finely equipped 
a studio as the State can show, premises comprising two 
floors, 100 X 40 and 20 X 40 respectively, are occupied, 
consisting of operating, reception and printing rooms, etc., 
and especial facilities are at hand for the doina; of large 
work, to which particular attention is given. Mr. Durgan 
is a native of Bath, Maine, and has been identified with 
his present establishment sinee 1880, but has been thirty- 
five years in tlic business. Hi' cinploys an able corps of 
assistants, anil i- prcpaird l.. Ii!l :ill orders at very short 
notice. Phol.rjiii.h- will l.c ni:M<' in every style, and 
copying i^ done ill ;ill its l.niiiclirs. A specialty IS made 
of crayon, India ink, water colors and .solar photographs, 
and the prices quoted are very reasonable when the uni- 
form superiority of the work is considered. 

M. A. Potter, Agent, dealer in Fresh and Salt Fish, 
Oysters, Clams, Canned Goods, Vegetables, Fruits, etc., 
Main Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, Greeneville, 
Conn.— Fish is one of the most po|)ular articles of food we 
have, and it is well that it is so, for it is both cheap and 
healthful. The only disadvantage connected with the use 
of it is that it iiiusi be perfecily fresh in order to be pala- 
table and nutrilinn-. ;nul Ibcr is n.. clinicully in obtaining 

perfectly fresli n-b ii ^ nlv ki.-w wl„ n 1,1 look for it. 

For instance MKiU' :i .,.11 ..II M. M A l',.i|.r, doing busi- 
ness on Main si ..rl l„iw,,-n dill .-uiil 7lh slrcets and you 
will find that his slock of fresh and salt fish, oysters, clams, 
<?tc., is full and complete, and that every article sold by 
him' is guaranteed to be satisfactory and to prove as repre- 



sented. Mr. Potter is a native of Norwich, and is at pres- 
ent a councilman. He inaugurated the enterprise to 
which we have reference in 1S79. He has built up a very 
large and growing business, and is now better prepared 
than ever before to supply anything in his line, at the low- 
est market rates, and to give prompt and careful attention 
to orders. Employment is given to only competent assist- 
ants and all customers are assured prompt and courteous 
service. Canned goods, vegetables, fruits, etc., are largely 
landk'd, and all orders will be delivered when promised, 
and will be accurately and carefully filled. 

John F. Sevin, dealer in Fine Groceries, Provisions and 
Notions, 190 and 192 East Broad Street, Norwich, Conn.— 
Mr. J. P. Sevin hus been identified with the establishment 
he now conducts for twenty one years, and he has gained 
a high and well deserved reputation for handling strictly 
reliable articles and quoting the lowest market rates in 
every department of his business. The premises are cen- 
trally located and spacious, but none too much so to prop- 
erly accommodate the heavy stock carried, which com- 
prises groceries, flour, teas, coffees and spices, and other 
commodities in general use. Mr. Sevin enjoys a large 
family trade and naturally caters expressly to that class of 
patrons. The assortment of staple and fancy groceries 
offered by this firm includes everything in that line in 
common use, and as the goods are without exception 
obtained from the most reputable sources, they may be 
confidently depended on to prove just as represented. ■ 
Special inducements are given to purchasers of flour, the 
most popular brands being quoted at bottom prices, and 
the tea»aud coffees offered are also sure to give satisfac- 
tion, both as regards their quality and their cost. Employ- 
ment is given to a competent force of assistants, and 
callers are sure of receiving immediate and courteous 
attention nt all times. 



Fred L. Ramage, dealer in 
Meats, Vegetables and Canned 
Goods, 19 Ann Street, Nor- 
wich, Conn. — Mr. Ramage is 
a native of Norwich, and 
established his meat market 
in 1887. The store contains 
a well selected stock of fresh 
and salt meats, beef, pork, 
mutton, lamb, veal, canned 
goods, etc. Also vegetables 
in their seasons. The prices 
quoted are always in accord 
ance with the lowest market, 
rates, and as the goods are of 
excellent quality and custom- 
ers are promptly and politely 
attended to, it is perfectly 
natural that a large and grow- 
ing business should be done. 
Lack of space forbids our 
givini;' tin- l'.'.hIs (•(inslilnling 
his stock the detailed mention their m. rii- .I.m r\. , l.ul no 
doubt the majority of our readers r.-i.liiiu in Nnrwi.li 
need not be told that he faithfully canies ..ni lli.' p..licy of 
giving every customer the full worth of his nioiu-y. 

Jacob C. Benjamin, Ice Cream Manufacturer. Ladies' 
and Gents' Dining Saloon; Parties furnished with every 
Requisite; 14 Broadway, Norwich, Conn.— The residents , 
of Norwich may well take pride in the dining saloon con- j 
ducted by Mr. .lacob C. Benjamin, at No. 14 Broadway, ] 
for there are very few dining-rooms in the State that caa ] 
compare with this in the various points which go to make j 
up a first class establishment of the kind. Mr. Benjamia 
is a native of the island of St. Helena, and inaugurated his 
present enterprise in 1871. He is a caterer of long and 
varied experience and enjoys facilities which enable him to 
fill all orders at short notice and in a satisfactory style. 



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LEADING BUSINESS MEN. 



Relss & Wholey, successors to Myron Sears, dealers in 
Stoves, Ranges, Tin, Iron and Granite Ware. Tin Roofing, 
Plumbing and Jobbing promptly attended to. Ordered 
Work a specialty. No. 12 Ferry Street, Norwich, Conn. — 
The lirm of Reiss & Wholey began operations in 1888, but 
the business carried on by them is of very old establish- 
ment, having been founded many years ago by Mr. H. I. 
Roath, who was succeeded by Messrs. Roath & Denison, 
this firm giving place to Messrs. Roalh & Bates, and they 
to Messrs. Roath & Sears, Jlr. Slyron P. Sears assuming 
sole control in 1869 and continuing it until succeeded by 
the present proprietors. Mr. James W, Reiss is a native 
of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mr. Andrew J. Wholey of Mont- 
ville. Conn,, and both these gentlemen are well prepared 



to maintain the honorable repute of the establishment, for 
they understand their business thoroughly and are enter- 
prising and straightforward in their business methods. 
The premises made use of are located at No. 12 Ferry 
street, and comprise three floors, measuring 40x50 feet, 
thus affording ample opportunity for the carrying of an 
exceptionally large and varied stock of stoves, ranges, fur- 
naces, tin, iron and granite ware, kitchen furnishings, 
plumbers' materials, etc. The firm warrant every article 
they sell to prove just as represented, and are in a position 
to quote the lowest market rates on all the commodities 
handled. Ordered work is rriade a specialty, and tin roof- 
ing, plumbing and general jobbing will be done in first- 
class style at moderate rates. 



TW^O POPULAR HOTELS. 



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Crocker Hou^e III V i I i |ii I i-* New London. 
— It is not xt ill dithc ull to ilinu( the iiobilion hel 1 by the 
■Crockei Hou^e among othei Connecticut hotels for this 
famous hostelry h ts foi years been ' the leader of the 
leaders,' and ib not outclissed by any hotel in all New 
England. It is pleasantly familiar to hundreds of the 
traveling public, and it is safe to say that among the 
most pleasant remembrances held by a large proportion 
of those who annually visit New London at the time of 
the college races, those associated with the Crocker House 
are by no means to be left out of the account. This hotel 
is the centre of excitement on such occasions, and one is 
not at all apt to forget the seenes following the winning of 
a race by either Yale's or Harvnnl's r<'|iri-;eiitatives. The 
building is one of the most atlr niivr tnn! -uUstantial in the 
city; being constructed of liiiik willi ;;raiiite trimmings, 
and comprising five floors of llie dinn-nsious of 180 X 110 
feet. It was erected in 1872, by Mr. S. H. Crocker, and 
•continued under his management for about a year ; after 
several changes in its management the present proprietors, 
Messrs. A. R, and A. T. Hale, assumnl cntiol in issl. 
The senior partner is also the owner and ni.iiiajii nt iIh- 
•celebrated Watch Hill House, of Waidi Hill. K. 1 , am! 
that they fully appreciate tlie wants of the imMir and arc 
•competent aud deti'i niia- il i.i ( !!• )• lo tlm^i' wants in a 
ii. Ir„lin- |. wiii„n held 
. . • ^ Thr inl.Tiur appoint- 



thoroughly satisfacliii 

by both their houses i' 

ments of the Croekn I h- i 

nected with that c^l ilili-litn. 

furniture bang tasld'nl ami .• 

improvements, includiii;; sham 

lights, elevator, etc., being ulili 

seat 250 guests, and there are 

premises. The cuisine of the Crocker House has always 

fceen one of its strong points, and the accommodations 

offered at this house are first class in every respect. 



', likr evcTyllung else con- 
11, -iririly" first class ; the 
I'L^anl and all the modern 
heat, electric bells, electric 
/.ed The .lining hall will 
■"iO sleeping rooms on the 



Watch Hill House, Watch Hill, R. I.— The attractions 
of Watch Hill have come to be generally recognized, and 
the grand beauty of its coast line is attracting summer 
sojourners from all over the country. Not alone the love 
for the beautiful is gratified, but the bodily health is ben- 
efitted as well, for the cooling ocean breezes bring strength, 
and the opportunities for driving, fishing, bathing and 
other inspiriting exercises, are too tempting to be resisted. 
Notably so in its combination of beautiful ocean and 
inland scenery. Its beach is conceded to be the finest on 
the coast, and the surf, while wild and impressive, being 
particularly suitable for the use of bathers — a fact that 
hundreds take advantage of daily. Beautiful drives over 
fine roads are an additional attraction, and the crowning 
inducement— a first-class hotel— is not wanting, for the 
" Watch Hill House " is clearly entitled to such a descrip- 
tion by the record it has made since its opening. This 
famous hcilcl may well be taken as a representative house, 
foi- in thr o'.iiiinn of competent observers, it is as near 
\v 1 ii rinai a- anv similar euterpri.se on the coast. Accom- 
inMilatiiiii^ ale lii^nvidcd for :!0() guests, and the location of 
the honsi' is wdl m scribi'd l.y its name it being literally a 
" sea shori' " h(iU-r, facin'j i-ii ilii- ..cca n, .-ind considered the 
best location on ihi' liill. 'I'lic haihiii;^ beacli and the other 
hotels arc within easy walking distance. The fine table is 
not the least attractive feature and is managed with liber- 
ality and intelligence. A number of first class cooks, 
under a competent chef, prepare a very attractive bill of 
fare, while the service is all that could be desired. The 
fine music affords every opportunity for dancing Mr. 
A. R- Hale, the proprietor, is one of the best-known land- 
lords in New England, and is looked upon aa an authority 
on hotel-keeping matters. 



LEADING BUSINESS MEN. 



GENERAL BUSINESS AGENCY. 



Fire, Life and Accident Insurance! 

Bills :iii(l Rents CoHecteil, Real Estate boiiglit, sold and managed. 

NOTARY PUBLIC. 1 



p. O. Bos 943. No. 3 Bank St. (with Postal Telegraph). New London 

(3^ Agent for Building, Loan and Saving Association of Geneva, N. Y. Authorized capital $;.),000,000. 



I^TJT:iSr^lVC FUie^D^ZTTJIE^IB COlVCIP^Isr"^ 



126, 128, 130 BANK STREET, NEW LONDON. 




It is sail! lliat " DifTerent people Imvc different lasles," 
and as Ihrv al.so have dilTorent incomes, tlie Duly practi- 
cally satisfactory way to cater t« all c lusscs nf iradc, is to 
carry a stock so large and so varicil ihii ii coinprises all 
grades, all styles and all kinds of nully mci iN.nous goods. 
auch is the policy pursued liy the riitii:uii Fiirnitiire Man- 
ufacturing Company, and that it meets with the favor of 
the public, is shown by the immense business built up 
since operations were begun in July, 1889. The company 
utilize the New London Opera House building, 126-130 
Bank street, and have at their disposal, show rooms double 
the size of any others in the Slate. The capacity of these 
rooms is well tested, and those who want anything in the 
line of housekeeping goods, will make a big mistake if 
they don't at least make this establishment a call Inspec- 
tion costs nothing; callers being politely received and no 



one being importuned to buy, and we can assure our re»i 
CIS that a great deal can be learned in the course of { 
hour's visit to this well-managed store. High-cost good 
medium cost goods, and low cost goods are all well repr 
sented, and the prices quoted are as low as the lowes 
every time. Goods will be sold for cash or on weekly p« 
ments, and the employment of si.x competent assiolan 
assures prompt and polite attention to every caller. Qom 
will be made to order or repaired at short notice, no pnii 
being spared to satisfy the most critical. The heail of lb 
worthy enterprise is Mr. Nelson S. Putnam, a native i 
Newton, Mass., and Geo. N. Putnam, the manager, 
native of Boston, and a member of the Odd Fellows. I 
is an experienced and energetic man of business, and is 
be congratiihited on the grand success llie undertaking hi 



